[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 64 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

  (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, each summer, 
Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute brings together some of the 
brightest young musicians from around the country to form the National 
Youth Orchestra USA.
  The members of the orchestra spend the first 2 weeks in residency at 
Purchase College, taking master classes from the best. They have the 
chance to perform at the world famous Carnegie Hall, where their 
performance is heard live around the world; then they go on tour.
  This summer, the orchestra will make a historic visit to China. It is 
an incredible experience, and I am extremely proud that, among the 114 
amazing young people, two are from the district I am privileged to 
represent, Ms. Jasmine Lavariega, a horn player from Astoria; and Laura 
Michael, an oboist from Manhattan.
  Congratulations to them both. Please let your parents know they were 
right; all that practice, practice, practice paid off. It was worth it. 
You are performing at Carnegie Hall and in China.
  Congratulations.

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