[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMENDING DUBOIS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

  (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, for the eighth consecutive 
year, the DuBois Area School District has received a national music 
education honor. The district was once again recognized as one of the 
Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of 
Music Merchants.
  The NAMM Foundation, the world's largest not-for-profit music trade 
organization, honored more than 1,000 school districts this year for 
their outstanding efforts to provide music access to all students.
  The DuBois Area School District provides music classes for all 
elementary school students, and by fourth grade, students are offered 
the opportunity to start a band instrument. In middle school, students 
begin performing in music ensembles.
  Over the years, many of these students have qualified for the 
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association all-State ensembles, while 
others have furthered their education at universities while performing 
with performing arts programs.
  Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the House Education and Workforce 
Committee, I commend the DuBois Area School District for this fantastic 
achievement and for providing students with the opportunity to immerse 
themselves in music.

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