    [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E24]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                         IN HONOR OF ANN ELIZABETH LEE

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                                HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                    of texas

                        in the house of representatives

                          Wednesday, January 10, 2018

      Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of
    Ann Elizabeth Lee, a longtime resident of Conroe, TX, and a devoted
    educator, community leader, and friend.
      Born in Austin, TX, Ann Lee discovered her natural talent and love
    for music at an early age. After relocating with her family to Taylor,
    TX, Ann worked to improve her musical abilities and became heavily
    involved in music programs, such as the Honors Band, Stage Band, and
    the choir at Taylor High School.
      Upon her graduation, Ann attended Sam Houston State University, where
    she majored in Music Education and continued to refine her talent.
    Ultimately, Ann graduated magna cum laude, ranking in the top ten
    percent of her class.
      In 1977, Ann moved to Conroe, TX, where she began a new chapter of
    her life as the choral director for Conroe High School--a position she
    held for eight years. Throughout her time in Conroe, Ann worked with
    countless young men and women, instilling in them a love for music and
    a discipline that would guide them throughout the remainder of their
    lives.
      In addition to her position at the high school, Ann took on the role
    of Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Conroe.
    There, Ann uncovered her passion for music ministry, began performing
    for her church's congregation, and worked tirelessly to serve her
    community. Her love for the people of Conroe led her to join the Conroe
    Lions Club, where she worked in her community for over thirty years.
      In 1984, Ann became the director of the Conroe Chorale. Ann took the
    Chorale, now known as the Montgomery County Choral Society, to new
    heights. She organized community concerts and traveled with the group
    on multiple international trips, taking their performances and concerts
    across Europe.
      Ann's passion for her students, her church, her community, and her
    music led her to positively influence the lives of everyone who crossed
    her path. She made a lasting impact on the people of Conroe, and I was
    honored to call her my friend.
      I join Ann's family, friends, and the thousands of people she
    impacted over her lifetime in recognizing and honoring her many years
    of service to the Conroe Community. Ann passed away on November 13,
    2017, and she will be sorely missed.

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