[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E881]
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               WILLARD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Willard Public 
School District on being named one of the Nation's Best Communities for 
Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).
  Chris Church has served as the band director for 32 years at Willard 
High School. Out of 1,200 students who attend Willard High School, more 
than 500 are involved in band, choir or both, with more still involved 
in other fine arts programs such as visual arts and theater.
  Willard was one of three schools from Missouri to be honored. While 
other school districts' music programs are hit with cutbacks, music 
education funding has been protected at Willard.
  I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the 
teachers, students, administrators and the community of Willard for the 
support they have provided.
  I am honored to recognize Willard Public School District on their 
efforts which led to the community being named one of the Nation's Best 
Communities for Music Education by the NAMM foundation.

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