[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8743]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF FLUTONIC HARMONICS FLUTE STUDIO

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a local flute studio 
and flute choir in my district, Flutonic Harmonics, for their hard 
work, dedication to the arts, and immense achievements for which they 
have attained national recognition over the past year. Local choirs and 
organizations, like Flutonic Harmonics, are vital to engaging our youth 
and expanding their educational experience beyond the classroom.
  Flutonic Harmonics is led by my constituent, Michelle Rubis, of 
Purcellville, Virginia, and under her leadership they have experienced 
tremendous success. Last year, the flute choir performed before the 
entire Purcellville Town Council and subsequently at the Universal 
STARS Performance Program. This annual event takes place at Universal 
Studios in Orlando, Florida, and gives some of the nation's most 
prestigious marching bands, concert bands, dance teams, choirs, or 
other performing groups the opportunity to showcase their talents on a 
national stage in front of thousands of Universal Studios visitors. 
Additionally, this program allows for these young musicians to interact 
with other talented artists around the country.
  This coming June, Flutonic Harmonics will be recording their recital 
and sending it to several famous venues in New York, Boston, and even 
Italy for consideration. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me 
in honoring Flutonic Harmonics and Michelle Rubis for their 
participation in Universal STARS Performance Program and for their 
exemplary dedication, impressive talent, and noteworthy 
accomplishments. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors and 
look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the years to come.

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