[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 105 (Friday, June 22, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E902]
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HORNORING THE DILLARD CENTER FOR THE ARTS JAZZ BAND IN WINNING THE 2018 
        ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND COMPETITION

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 22, 2018

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today and recognize 
the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Band on their May 12, 2018 first 
place win at the 2018 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band 
Competition in New York City.
  Dillard High School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has a long 
history of excellence in the arts. In 1948, Dillard's well-known jazz 
program attracted one of the greatest musicians in history, Julian 
Edwin ``Cannonball'' Adderley.
  Under the leadership of Director Christopher Dorsey, Dillard's Jazz 
Band performed on stage at Lincoln Center for the Essentially Ellington 
Competition. They were judged by an esteemed panel of jazz musicians, 
lead by composer and trumpeter Mr. Wynton Marsalis, and deemed to be 
worthy of the first place prize out of fifteen band finalists. 
Additionally, Ms. Summer Camargo, a member of the band, won the 
Composition/Arranger Contest.
  Mr. Speaker, I am so proud of the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz 
band. I wish Director Dorsey and the entire jazz band ensemble a hearty 
congratulations.

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