[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      60TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEXAGON

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating the 60th anniversary of 
Hexagon, the only original musical satirical comedy revue in the 
nation's capital. With its multiple honors, Hexagon continues to serve 
the District of Columbia, both with entertainment and service by 
donating the proceeds of each show to a different charity in the 
District each year.
  Hexagon was founded in 1955 by a group of young Washingtonians 
seeking a way to have ``pure fun and nonsense.'' The group started out 
writing songs and parodies for the show ``Meet the Beep,'' which ran 
for five performances at the Holton-Arms School in the spring of 1956. 
The comedy troupe started earning a profit and earned $3,500, which 
they donated to local charities. Even though the group was not founded 
as a charitable organization, it has donated $3.5 million to more than 
40 organizations since its inception. Due to a lack of funds in 2008, 
Hexagon, unfortunately, had to move out of the District into a venue 
nearby in Montgomery County, Maryland, but I am proud to say that after 
seven years, Hexagon is back in the District, and will be performing at 
Wilson High School in Tenleytown.
  Hexagon has been honored with a number of distinguished awards, 
including the Presidential Medal of ``Distinguished Service'' from 
President Ronald Reagan in 1987. In 1992, Hexagon was given the honor 
of becoming Washingtonian of the Year for its contributions to the 
community and area charities. Hexagon was one of the first 
organizations to be recognized with this award.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
celebrating the 60th anniversary of Hexagon, and in wishing the group 
success in continuing its proud legacy in the nation's capital.

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