[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E81]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE HOOSIER YOUTH PHILHARMONIC

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                           HON. TODD C. YOUNG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Bloomington, Indiana's High School Orchestra, the Hoosier Youth 
Philharmonic.
  I want to congratulate the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic on being 
invited to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as part of 
the ``2016 Capital Orchestra Festival.'' As a resident of Bloomington. 
I am particularly proud of the High School Orchestra's achievements 
this year. They have worked very hard, and merit respect and 
celebration.
  Accomplishments such as this are achieved through diligence and 
commitment. The Hoosier Youth Philharmonic is one of seven outstanding 
North American orchestras invited to perform at the John F. Kennedy 
Center for the Performing Arts. in Washington, D.C. On February 14th, 
2016, the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic will perform on the same stage as 
many great American and international artists, such as La Scala Opera 
Company, Yo-Yo Ma, and the London Philharmonic Opera.
  I want to commend Music Director, Jane Gouker on her successful 36-
year tenure as the orchestra's conductor. Mobilizing the 103 piece 
student orchestra, replete with instruments, luggage. and chaperones is 
a herculean effort, and Director Gouker has executed seamlessly. The 
Hoosier Youth Philharmonic serves as an inspiration to many members of 
the community of Bloomington and Hoosiers across Southern Indiana. I 
wish them the best of luck as they perform on Sunday, February 14th at 
the renowned Kennedy Center.

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