[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 WELCOMING THE ORLANDO DEANERY BOYCHOIR AND GIRLS CHOIR TO WASHINGTON, 
                                   DC

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2011

  Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to welcome the Orlando 
Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir to Washington, DC. An outreach 
ministry of the Cathedral of St. Luke in Orlando, the choirs are 
founded on European models and affiliated with the Royal School of 
Church Music in England. Students participating in the choirs develop 
the ability to create beautiful music and learn teamwork, 
professionalism, and respect for other cultures.
   As representatives of Central Florida, the choirs serve our 
community, nation, and world. In addition to frequently performing in 
the greater Orlando area, the choirs have toured venues in the United 
States including Carnegie Hall, and abroad in many countries, such as 
Canada, Austria, Japan, and the Czech Republic.
   Recently, the President Barack Obama recognized the choirs' talent 
and invited them to perform at the White House on Tuesday, December 20, 
2011. The parents and directors of these choirs should be pleased with 
these exemplary students due to the discipline and dedication required 
to achieve this level of recognition.
   On behalf of the citizens of Florida's 8th Congressional District, I 
am pleased to recognize the Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir 
and congratulate the students for their hard work and accomplishment.

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