[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 123 (Thursday, July 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H3468-H3469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING TARQUIN BENNION

  (Mr. DOWNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DOWNING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
young Montanan, Tarquin Bennion, who will make his Carnegie Hall debut 
on July 20.
  Tarquin hails from Sidney, Montana, and is one of the 28 violinists 
from around the country headed to the Big Apple to perform with the 
National Youth Orchestra of the United States.
  Not only will he debut in New York, he will also represent our Nation 
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our State as he tours internationally in Japan, Hong Kong, China, and 
South Korea.
  Tarquin's journey began at the age of 5 when his mother, who taught 
herself to play the violin at age 34, inspired him to pursue music. 
Since then, his passion has taken him to venues like the Montana Senate 
Chamber where he performed a piece from Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 
during his time as a page.
  Mr. Speaker, Tarquin's remarkable talent and dedication are an 
inspiration to his peers and to his State. I congratulate him on this 
incredible accomplishment and wish him the best of luck in his bright 
future. I know this is just the beginning.

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