[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANCASTER MUSIC COMPANY

  (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 75th 
anniversary of Lancaster Music Company.
  Since Lancaster Music opened its doors in 1949, the family-owned 
business rooted in Gainesville, Georgia, has grown exponentially.
  Currently, the company is managed by a third-generation Lancaster, 
Mrs. Emily Lancaster Barron, who loves music and working in the family 
business that is owned by Emily's father, Joey Lancaster.
  Fun fact: In the early 2000s, Lancaster Music Company forged a 
relationship with the Bush administration, supplying pianos to the 
White House for its Christmas decor. The business went on to provide a 
new grand piano for the chapel at Camp David, which was custom-made in 
oak to match the interior during the Bush administration. Lancaster 
Music Company's pianos have been at Camp David now for the past four 
administrations.
  The Lancaster family's commitment to filling our community events, 
our churches, and our lives with music is noteworthy.
  I am truly honored to represent such an outstanding family-owned 
business that has provided pianos, guitars, trumpets, violins, and more 
to the Ninth District, the Peach State, and the country.
  I congratulate Lancaster Music Company on 75 strong and successful 
years. May they have many more to come.

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