[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E584-E585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTA CRUZ SYMPHONY

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2018

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of an organization 
that displays the unique artistic virtue of my district. The Santa Cruz 
Symphony has served my district on the central coast of California by 
promoting, fostering, and furthering musical cultural enrichment, 
appreciation, and innovation. This year the Santa Cruz Symphony is 
celebrating its sixtieth anniversary. Since its founding in 1958, the 
Santa Cruz Symphony has fostered the musical arts by organizing 
thousands of concerts, community events and productions over the years.
  The Santa Cruz Symphony has helped children in Santa Cruz County with 
their youth education program. Since 1996, this program has engaged 
elementary school students throughout the county by coordinating year-
long classical music listening programs, providing musicians who attend 
classrooms to

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discuss and demonstrate their instruments, and hosting free youth 
concerts for over 4,000 4th and 5th graders. With a deep commitment to 
education, The Santa Cruz Symphony has also established the Mueller 
Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance to aspiring young 
musicians.
  The Santa Cruz Symphony has a greatly talented array of musicians and 
composers and has hosted many notable concerts. The Symphony takes 
great pride in working with and being conducted by Maestro Daniel 
Stewart's remarkable musical genius and artistic talent. During their 
60th anniversary season, the symphony's most recent production, 
Celebration, has generated much acclaim. By featuring renowned soloists 
like Yuja Wang and promoting the works of living composers, The Santa 
Cruz Symphony continues to add to the musical richness of our community 
by delivering outstanding performances.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize the dedication and 
cultural enrichment the Santa Cruz Symphony has provided to the Central 
Coast, Santa Cruz, and the entire State of California. I ask my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing the Santa Cruz 
Symphony as an indispensable cultural asset of our community.