[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1858]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HAPPY 34TH TO THE FORT BEND BOYS CHOIR

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2016

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fort Bend 
Boys Choir for celebrating 34 years of hard work and musical talent.
  From its inception in 1982, the talent of the Fort Bend Boys Choir 
has been impressive. They have performed across the country at high 
profile events like the Olympic Festival in 1986 and President George 
Bush's inauguration in 1989. They were also chosen to perform at the 
National Christmas Tree Lighting in 2001, which resulted in a 
nomination for a news Emmy award. Over the 34 years that the 
organization has grown, the Fort Bend Boys Choir started off at only 45 
members and now consists of five ensembles with 200 members total. 
Typically, the different choirs consist of younger boys in age, ranging 
from 6-14 years old. These young boys have accomplished so much and 
their hard work shows through the many achievements they have earned.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, we 
celebrate the Fort Bend Boys Choir on their 34th anniversary and look 
forward to enjoying their music for another 34 years.

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