[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 23 (Monday, February 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E119-E120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF BRUCE BEACH'S RETIREMENT

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                         HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 8, 2021

  Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bruce 
Beach, the recently retired Director of Bands at Franklin High School 
in El Paso, Texas.

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  For 25 years, Mr. Beach taught music education to thousands of 
students. It is no easy feat to teach 20 students, let alone 200. 
However, Mr. Beach is much more than an educator. Many of his students 
have pursued their musical and non-musical aspirations because of his 
support and guidance. His students learned important life skills like 
teamwork, responsibility, and dedication.
  In 2015, Mr. Beach served as President of the Texas Bandmasters 
Association. He represented El Paso and oversaw the annual convention 
that showcased new music and teaching methods for fellow bandmasters. 
In addition to teaching, he also found time to participate in the El 
Paso Wind Symphony where he played principal trombone.
  Congratulations to Mr. Beach on all his achievements. I thank him for 
his commitment to education and the arts.

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