[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        COMMENDING THE ALEXANDRIA HARMONIZERS' 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the Alexandria 
Harmonizers, one of the premiere men's a cappella choruses in the 
nation, as they celebrate their 70th anniversary this year.
  The Alexandria Harmonizers have been based in Alexandria since their 
founding in 1948. The nonprofit organization specializes in four-part 
harmony, one of a cappella's most challenging forms, and regularly 
performs with 80 to 100 men on stage. The Alexandria Harmonizers have 
won four International Championship gold medals and numerous other 
awards while performing at notable venues such as the White House, 
United States Supreme Court, United States Capitol, Kennedy Center, and 
Carnegie Hall.
  The Alexandria Harmonizers regularly contribute to local Alexandria 
and Northern Virginia communities through a variety of activities, such 
as free public concerts, community music events, free singing 
valentines, and performances at senior centers and retirement homes. A 
prime testament to this involvement is the Alexandria Harmonizers' 
youth harmony festival, which introduces local high school students to 
the joys of a cappella singing.
  On a global scale, the Alexandria Harmonizers have served as 
international ambassadors through varying performances across Europe 
and Asia. For example, to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day 
invasion, the Alexandria Harmonizers travelled to Normandy, France and 
sang at a series of commemorative events. The group's poise while 
representing the United States abroad truly demonstrates their 
patriotism and dedication to the American people.
  Through their commitment to artistic quality, the Alexandria 
Harmonizers continue to fulfill their mission of ``entertaining, 
educating, and enriching lives through excellence in a cappella 
harmony''. I commend the Alexandria Harmonizers for their devout 
service to Virginia, the United States, and the world.

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