[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 182 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 50th anniversary of 
the Garth Newel Music Center, which is in the heart of Virginia's 
Allegheny Mountains.
  Garth Newel, the estate of celebrated artists and accomplished 
musicians Christine and William Sergeant Kendall, has been a home to 
the fine and performing arts since 1924.
  In 1973, with the help of Rowe String Quartet members Luca and Arlene 
Di Cecco, Ms. Kendall established the Garth Newel Music Center.
  When Ms. Kendall passed in 1981, her vision lived on through the 
leadership of the Di Ceccos and visiting artists.
  Today, the Music Center offers world-class performances, including 
the Garth Newel Piano Quartet, and educational programs.
  It has received several recognitions for its contributions to the 
cultural life of the Allegheny Highlands, such as the Chamber Music 
America's Acclaim Award, and Garth Newel is now listed on the National 
Register of Historic Places.
  Congratulations, again, to the Garth Newel Music Center on its 50th 
anniversary.

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