[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Scott Sheehan, a music teacher in Hollidaysburg, 
Pennsylvania. Scott was recently elected to serve as president of the 
National Association for Music Education, or NAfME.
  NAfME is a membership organization of more than 60,000 individuals 
who advocate for music education at the local, State, and national 
levels. They provide resources for teachers, parents, and 
administration who also champion music education.
  Scott understands the value music adds to a child's education and a 
child's life. He said: ``I foresee a future where every child can 
achieve their creative musical potential and share their voice and 
place in society through their artistic contributions.''
  Scott taught all three of my sons music, and I know he will do a 
great job in his new role at NAfME. The timing of this announcement is 
particularly appropriate as March is National Music in Our Schools 
Month.
  I would like to thank Scott for his commitment to music education 
over the years in teaching and wish him all the best of luck.

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