[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E293]
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    COMMEMORATING THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRYSTAL CHORDS

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2019

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the twenty-fifth 
anniversary of the Crystal Chords.
  The Crystal Chords are a group of extraordinary women who come 
together to share their love of music and sing a cappella in the 
barbershop style. For twenty-five years the women of Crystal Chords 
have graced the communities of the Corning-Elmira area, singing at a 
variety of community functions. They are a proud chapter of Harmony, 
Inc., a non-profit international organization, whose mission is to 
empower women through education, friendship, and a cappella singing in 
the barbershop style.
  The barbershop quartets of the Crystal Chords share their talents 
throughout the year, singing for civic and charitable events. They have 
sung at community events such as the Corning Parade of Lights and 
Horseheads' Holly Days, and regularly perform at local churches. The 
Crystal Chords are committed to charity in their communities as they 
fundraise for the Food Bank of the Southern Tier at all of their 
concerts and events.
  The Crystal Chords are proudly directed by the husband-wife team of 
Bill and Donna McKay. Their years of barbershop quartet experience and 
unwavering dedication have led the Crystal Chords from its inception 
twenty-five years ago to continued success today.
  Twenty-five years of uniting members of our communities with music is 
certainly a cause for celebration. I congratulate the Crystal Chords on 
this impressive milestone and look forward to their continued success 
in the years to come.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of 
the Crystal Chords.