[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAPITOL HILL JAZZ FOUNDATION

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2017

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing the Capitol Hill Jazz 
Foundation as it celebrates its inaugural annual event, Hill Fest, 
during Capitol Hill Jazz Week in the District of Columbia.
  The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation was conceived after recognizing a 
need for jazz in the Washington, D.C.-area and the unique historical 
and educational opportunities it provides to musicians.
  The mission of the Foundation is to serve the Washington, D.C. jazz 
community by providing a weekly jam session, an annual jazz festival 
and arts advocacy on behalf of D.C. jazz musicians. The Foundation 
seeks to assist Washington, D.C.-based jazz musicians, venues and jazz 
education programs.
  This week, the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation celebrates its Hill Fest, 
which brings together musicians, community leaders and policy 
professionals to address policy concerns that directly affect musicians 
at the local and national level. Hill Fest will also serve as an outlet 
for local music vendors to be introduced to a broader audience.
  Therefore, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation during Capitol Hill Jazz 
Week in the District of Columbia.

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