    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E163]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                   HONORING THE EAST TEXAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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                              HON. NATHANIEL MORAN

                                    of texas

                        in the house of representatives

                          Wednesday, February 26, 2025

      Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the East Texas Symphony
    Orchestra and to celebrate its February 22nd ``Spirit of America''
    concert.
      Originally founded in 1936 as a non-professional group of lawyers,
    oil operators, teachers, and students from Tyler Junior College, the
    ETSO is now a delegation of professional musicians as talented as any
    who are passionate about sharing high-quality symphonic music with East
    Texans from Vaughn Auditorium located on the beautiful campus of the
    University of Texas at Tyler.
      Under the thoughtful, skilled, and dynamic leadership of Music
    Director, Richard Lee, the ETSO connects East Texans with the joy,
    grandeur, and profound beauty of the timeless sounds and experiences
    that only orchestra music can bring.
      And, the ``Spirit of America'' concert is another such experience--
    with the added elements of history, patriotism, and love of country.
      Featuring the extraordinary performers from Texas College and Jarvis
    Christian University, and musical compositions by Aaron Copland and
    Aaron Dworkin that include the narrated words of two of America's
    greatest statesmen--George Washington and Abraham Lincoln--this concert
    will inspire and challenge each of us to remain firm in our principles
    and steady in our resolve.
      Thanks to Director Lee, and all the talented composers, musicians,
    and staff for their hard work in making this concert possible.
      It was a night to remember.

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