[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 111 (Monday, July 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CALVIN LANGEJANS ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2016

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Calvin Langejans on his retirement from serving as a chorale director 
and music instructor in Holland, Michigan for 57 years.
  Cal is well known in the Holland community because he embraced his 
God-given musical talents and used them to serve those around him. In 
1959, Mr. Langejans founded the Holland Chorale for which he served as 
director for 40 years. He also served as the music chair, the band 
director, and the orchestra director in West Ottawa Schools, 
demonstrating his commitment to students and the community by fostering 
young talent. Today, he continues to conduct the Evergreen Chorale, an 
ensemble of more than 100 voices.
  Throughout his career, Cal never ceased to put his students and those 
in his community before himself. Many of his students remember his 
policy of charging $500 if a student was found without a pencil to 
record instructions in their notes. The singers and musicians who 
performed under Mr. Langejans always appreciated his dedication to 
teaching the importance of knowledge, creativity, and loyalty. Cal was 
also able to travel and perform around the country, giving students the 
ability to share their talents in communities throughout the United 
States.
  As a member of his community in West Michigan, I am one of many who 
thank Cal for his outstanding achievements. From his dedicated 
leadership in our schools to his work in Tulip Time, Mr. Langejans has 
had an immeasurable impact on so many lives. He will be greatly missed 
and I wish him the best of luck in his retirement.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Calvin Langejans for his 
passionate teachings and service to his students and community

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