[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 182 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING THE LIVONIA SYMPHONY

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Livonia 
Symphony Orchestra, the premier professional orchestra serving the 
people of Livonia, Wayne County, and Oakland County, as they celebrate 
50 years of musical programming.
  Founded in 1973 (originally as the Oakway Symphony), the Livonia 
Symphony Orchestra has been a musical force that brings a wide array of 
music, from Broadway to the classics, as well as world-renowned 
performers to the community. The Livonia Symphony has only had two 
musical directors in its entire history, founder Francisco Di Blasi and 
currentjy Maestro Volodymyr Shesiuk who also serves as the orchestra's 
conductor. Under their leadership, the orchestra has thrived.
  The Livonia Symphony Orchestra is also a champion for music 
education. The group encourages all young people to engage in music 
education. Their Musical Outreach Program helps provide musical 
instruments to students across the Livonia and Clarenceville upper 
elementary and middle schools. In keeping with the Symphony's belief 
that accessibility inspires interest and engagement, the organization 
encourages young people to explore music by providing these instruments 
free of charge to those in need.
  Please join me in recognizing the Livonia Symphony Orchestra as they 
celebrate 50 years of music and community engagement in Michigan's 12th 
District.

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