[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
10 school districts across the 15th District who are recognized as 
``Best Communities for Music Education'' and received the SupportMusic 
Merit Award from the National Association of Music Manufacturers 
Foundation.
  This recognition is given to schools who continue to provide all 
children with the opportunity to learn and to grow with music.
  The award program acknowledges and celebrates innovative schools and 
districts that have developed a stronger presence for music education 
on campus and in the lives of the students.
  Congratulations to St. Francis School in Clearfield County, Tidioute 
Community Charter School in Warren County, Bald Eagle Area School 
District in Centre County, Armstrong School District in Armstrong 
County, DuBois Area School District in Clearfield and Jefferson 
Counties, State College Area School District in Centre County, 
Bellefonte Area School District in Centre County, Clearfield Area 
School District in Clearfield County, Lewisburg Area School District in 
Union County, and Port Allegany School District in McKean and Potter 
Counties.
  We congratulate these school districts on this recognition.

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