[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E163]
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               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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