[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

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                             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.

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