[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 102 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MILES WILKIN

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2016

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a wonderful 
friend and an accomplished leader in American Theater, Mr. Miles 
Wilkin. Mr. Wilkin was recently recognized with a National Special Tony 
Award for his innovation in bringing Broadway to communities across 
America.
  A six-time Tony Winner, Miles Wilkin is the COO and Executive Vice 
President of Key Brand Entertainment and responsible for the vision and 
development of ``Broadway Across America's'' significant touring 
network, which has expanded significantly over the years. Based on the 
simple principle that everyone cannot get to New York's Broadway, those 
productions have been taken to cities across the United States, 
providing millions with great Broadway theater in their communities.
  Wilkin was one of the founders of North America Touring Theater, 
which initially brought these shows to people in every corner of our 
country. He was a past executive with Clear Channel Entertainment, PACE 
Entertainment and PACE Theatrical.
  Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League said, ``Miles 
paved the road for the modem theater touring system.'' At the June 12th 
American Theatre Wing's 70th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, Miles 
Wilkin received a Special Tony Award for distinguished achievement and 
for his substantial work in promoting American Theatre and Broadway 
productions.
  It has been my great honor to know Miles Wilkin for nearly fifty 
years. He was a fellow student, friend and leader of Tau Kappa Epsilon 
at the University of Florida campus, where he launched his theater 
production career. Later on in Orlando, Florida, Miles successfully 
managed theater productions at the Bob Carr Auditorium in the community 
where we both resided. It has been wonderful to watch Miles advance his 
career over the years and bring America's finest Broadway production to 
all of our doorsteps.
  It is fitting that my friend and promoter of the arts is the 
recipient of such a special and prestigious award and recognition.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Miles Wilkin on 
his accomplishments and contributions to American culture and theatre.

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