[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 21]
[House]
[Page 28251]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MARY ANNE SHARP

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor one of my constituents, Mary Anne Sharp. She is celebrating her 
45th year as director of the Decatur Civic Chorus in Decatur, Georgia.
  Under Ms. Sharp's leadership, the chorus has grown from a small group 
to a well-known and widely respected ensemble of 60 voices which has 
performed at hundreds of civic functions and organizations, including 
hospitals, nursing, and retirement homes.
  Under Mary Anne Sharp's direction, the chorus has represented Georgia 
and the United States on tours and at festivals throughout the world. 
She is one of the points of light in my district, and I just recognize 
her from the well of the House for the great job she has done. Culture 
brings us all together; and I just applaud her efforts in this regard.
  Mr. Speaker, as we continue to grapple with the great issues of war 
and peace, health care policy and other matters of state, let us not 
forget to recognize the heroes in our communities who give their time 
and spirit to share the arts with their neighbors.
  Let us thank Mary Anne Sharp for her work, her heart, and her 
contributions to the community I am privileged to represent.

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