[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING HANNAH DUNCAN ______ HON. ROD BLUM of iowa in the house of representatives Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor musician Hannah Duncan of Belle Plaine, Iowa. She was selected to participate as a violinist in the 2018 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). The National Youth Orchestra is organized by Carnegie Hall in New York for young musicians aged 16 to 19 years old. Hannah will travel and train with the world's leading conductors and musicians. Hannah competed with 1,000 applicants to attain one of the approximately 120 positions available in this orchestra. While training, the orchestra will travel to east Asia where they will play five concerts in a two- week span performing in Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, and Daejeon. Aside from sharpening their musical talents, the intent of the National Youth Orchestra is to reach an intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful relations with young artists in the host countries through music. I have full faith that Hannah will represent herself and the First District of Iowa with honor. ____________________