[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 38 (Thursday, March 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E354]
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    RECOGNITION OF MARCH 12, 2012--MARCH 16, 2012 AS NATIONAL YOUNG 
                             AUDIENCES WEEK

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                          HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2012

  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National Young 
Audiences, as they celebrate National Young Audiences Week, March 12th 
thru March 16th 2012. Young Audiences was founded in 1952 and serves as 
our nation's leading source for arts-in-education services.
  National Young Audiences Week was created by Leonard Bernstein in 
1971, who wanted the entire country to understand the contributions 
Young Audiences was making to the cultural education of children 
throughout the United States. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of 
Young Audiences, and the first celebration of National Young Audiences 
week since 1991.
  Annually, Young Audiences reaches more than five million school 
children. Their many programs enable students to develop critical 
thinking and problem solving skills, imagination and creativity, 
discipline, alternative ways to communicate and express feelings and 
ideas, and cross-cultural understanding.
  In my Congressional district, Young Audiences serves approximately 
21,860 students in my district in 14 different school districts. I am 
proud to recognize Young Audiences for their work, and will remain a 
strong advocate for arts-in education services.

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