Commending Dubois Area School District

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, for the eighth consecutive year, the DuBois Area School District has received a national music education honor. The district was once again recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants.

The NAMM Foundation, the world's largest not-for-profit music trade organization, honored more than 1,000 school districts this year for their outstanding efforts to provide music access to all students.

The DuBois Area School District provides music classes for all elementary school students, and by fourth grade, students are offered the opportunity to start a band instrument. In middle school, students begin performing in music ensembles.

Over the years, many of these students have qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association all-State ensembles, while others have furthered their education at universities while performing with performing arts programs.

Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, I commend the DuBois Area School District for this fantastic achievement and for providing students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in music.

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