[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 146 (Friday, August 13, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E901-E902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 
       DEPARTMENT FOR WINNING THE IHSA CLASS C MUSIC SWEEPSTAKES

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 13, 2021

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Stockton 
High School Choral and Instrumental Music Department for taking 1st 
place in the IHSA Class C Music Sweepstakes.

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  The IHSA Music Sweepstakes is an annual competition that judges solo 
and ensemble performances based on tone, technique, performance, 
creativity and other metrics. The exceptional performance of the 
students secured Stockton's first Class C State Championship, having 
already won seven Class D Championships over the last ten years. It 
gives me great pleasure to see these students thriving in school and 
with their peers despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  It is because of driven and dedicated individuals such as these 
students that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally 
congratulate the Stockton High School Choral and Instrumental Music 
Department on being named Class C State Champions. I commend their hard 
work and perseverance, and I am very proud to be their Representative.

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