[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1323]
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                        HONORING SARRAH BUSHARA

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sarrah 
Bushara, a young 18 year old oboist from Eden Prairie, for being 
selected to Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra--United States of 
America program.
  Sarrah participated in a competitive audition process and was judged 
on her technical ability, musicianship, passion, and intellectual 
curiosity along with other musicians her age. After she was selected, 
Sarrah took part in a three-week residency, which included orchestral 
rehearsals, musical workshops, and a performance in Carnegie Hall.
  After their residency, Sarrah and the rest of the National Youth 
Orchestra embarked on a European tour in July to perform at concert 
halls in Amsterdam, Montpellier, Copenhagen, and Prague.
  Mr. Speaker, our community is extremely proud of Sarrah; her skills 
with the oboe earned her a place in this prestigious youth orchestra. I 
offer her my congratulations on her musical success and I wish her well 
in her musical endeavors.

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