[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2704]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE M. ENSEMBLE COMPANY FOR ITS UPCOMING ``MEDAL OF 
                        HONOR THEATER PROJECT''

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of 
January 7, 2003, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is 
recognized during morning hour debates for 2 minutes.
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
the M. Ensemble Company for its upcoming ``Medal of Honor Theater 
Project,'' which honors the life and service of the first black soldier 
ever awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Vietnam War.
  I would like to especially thank fellow Miamians Patricia E. Williams 
and Shirley Richardson who are cofounders of the M. Ensemble Company 
for all of their leadership and dedication to this praiseworthy 
organization. For more than 30 years, the theater company has been 
providing training and career-building opportunities for the south 
Florida community. This recognition is especially fitting as our 
country celebrates the countless African American contributions to our 
rich history.
  Please join me in congratulating the M. Ensemble Company and its 
Medal of Honor project for its tremendous tribute to the cause of arts 
and learning for all.

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