[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
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            HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. PAUL W. WHEAR

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                          HON. EVAN H. JENKINS

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 3, 2015

  Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the accomplishments of Dr. Paul W. Whear on the occasion of his 90th 
birthday. Today in my hometown of Huntington, West Virginia, friends 
and family of Dr. Whear will gather at the Huntington Museum of Art to 
celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of a distinguished American 
composer. Dr. Whear's works have been performed by many distinguished 
institutions around the globe, and he is known in my district for his 
time as composer emeritus at Marshall University and conductor emeritus 
of the Huntington Chamber Orchestra.
  Dr. Whear also served our nation during World War II as a naval 
officer, where he wrote several compositions for the U.S. Navy Band and 
Naval Academy Band, the West Point Academy Band, the U.S. Army Band and 
U.S. Marine band.
  Dr. Whear is one of the finest musical talents to come out of the 
great state of West Virginia, and I along with many others wish him a 
very happy birthday.

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