[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E24]
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                     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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