[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               CONCERNING ABILENE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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                        HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2000

  Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of one of Abilene's oldest performing arts organizations, 
the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra on December 2 of this year. This 
great symphony orchestra enriches the cultural life of a city in a 
unique way; it creates a place where fine musicians want to live and 
teach and perform. In the 1950-opening season, concerts were held in 
the old Abilene High School with audiences of less than 100 people. 
Currently the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra performs in the Abilene 
Civic Center with crowds averaging 2,000. I would not only like to 
acknowledge this organization for their 50th anniversary, but also the 
impact they have had on the Abilene community.

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