[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 74 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E674-E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING MRS. CORA ALICE ``CAM'' McCARREY BOHMAN

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. 
Cora Alice ``Cam''

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McCarrey Bohman for her 50th year in music instruction in the state of 
Alaska.
  I would like to recognize Cam for her dedication and contributions to 
music education throughout her career in Tok and Anchorage. Thousands 
of Alaskan youths state-wide have benefitted from Cam's work. She has 
served in both middle school and high school as a choir teacher, 
community choral director, vocal coach, music adjudicator, and music 
director. Cam continues to serve as the Music Coordinator for the 
Alaska School Activities Association.
  This year, Cam received the 2016 ``Alaska's Mother of Achievement'' 
award from the national organization, American Mothers. This award 
recognizes ``those outstanding women whose positive influence, talents, 
and community service have made a significant impact in the lives of 
children and families.'' Cam's alumni music students nominated her for 
the award. I would also like to note that in 2014, Cam received the 
State of Alaska Governor's award for arts advocacy. These are only two 
examples of Cam's many honors.
  Cam inspired countless students to join choir, and each school year 
her classes reached the all-time high of about 300 total students. 
Recently, students at South High School in Anchorage made a documentary 
titled ``Unwritten Song'' to highlight the importance of elective 
teachers and featured Cam's influence on generations of Alaskans.
  I commend Cam for her 50 years of service and know she will continue 
to make Alaska a better place through her excellence.

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