[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9626]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    HONORING THE WESTCHESTER LARIATS

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Westchester Lariats, a non-profit educational folk dance troupe for 
young boys and girls in grades 5 through 12. The organization will soon 
celebrate 50 years of community involvement.
  The Westchester Lariats was founded in 1950 by Dr. J. Tillman Hall as 
an after school dance club for local youth. The club has evolved over 
the years into an important community program for young adults.
  It is also a valuable cultural experience for the members of the 
dance troupe. They have traveled extensively throughout the country 
performing at various venues. The Lariats have also performed in 
Mexico, Canada, Europe and Australia.
  Performing American swing and square dances, in addition to Hawaiian, 
European, and Middle Eastern dances, the dance troupe has entertained 
the local community for the last fifty years.
  I congratulate the Westchester Lariats on achieving this milestone. 
You have provided joy and entertainment to many throughout the 
Westchester community. I wish you continued success.

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