[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT VOICES OF FREEDOM CHOIR

  (Mrs. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. HAYES. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the Voices of Freedom 
choir at the University of Connecticut on their 50th anniversary.
  Voices of Freedom is a unique ensemble of approximately 80 or more 
students that provides personal elevation and enlightenment of the 
gospel and spiritual music of the Black experience church.
  Gospel music promotes a spirit of hope. Music has healing power, and 
the existence of this choir on this campus at this time is more 
important now than ever.
  I also extend heartfelt congratulations to the Voices of Freedom not 
only on celebrating 50 years of ministering through music at the 
University of Connecticut, but a special congratulations to their 
director, Reverend Lisa Clayton, who is celebrating 27 years leading 
the choir. Reverend Lisa Clayton's steadfast leadership has been key to 
the success and longevity of the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir.
  I thank them for all they do to elevate the importance of stories 
through song.

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