Cong. Quigley makes special presentation to Windy City Gay Chorus
Thu. July 16, 2009 12:00 AM
cong. mike quigley (5th from left)
photo credit // office of congressman mike quigley
Congressional Record Statement Congratulates Organization on 30 Year Anniversary
Chicago, IL -
Recently, Cong. Mike Quigley (D-IL) presented a special Congressional Record statement to the Windy City Gay Chorus to commemorate the organization's 30th anniversary and recognize the organization's dedication and enormous contribution to the community.
Earlier last month, Cong. Quigley read the statement into the official Congressional Record in Washington, the same record where the words of historical figures such as Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln are also captured. A copy of the statement was presented to members of the Chorus at a recent event at the Center on Halsted on Chicago's northside.
The statement reads as follows:
"Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Windy City Gay Chorus and all its current and past members on their 30th anniversary celebration.
Founded in 1979, the Windy City Gay Chorus is the oldest gay chorus in Illinois and the Midwest and one of the oldest in the country.
The Windy City Gay Chorus and its volunteer members have been distinguished for their commitment to professional-quality musical performances and their dedication to Chicago's LGBT community.
WCGC is respected nationally and internationally and is regarded by critics and audiences as one of the outstanding gay choruses. It performs a wide variety of music from pop, jazz and swing to classical. Its annual "Don We Now . . ." concert is one of the highlights of Chicago's holiday season.
The Windy City Gay Chorus has won numerous honors and awards, including first prize at the Johnny Mann Great American Choral Festival, the only gay group ever to do so.
It has been invited to perform at meetings of the American Choral Directors Association, at the inauguration of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, and at two of the world's most famous concert halls, Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.
The Windy City Gay Chorus and its affiliated choruses – Aria, Unison and Windy City Slickers - use the universal language of music to bridge the divisions that separate us and to bring joy, hope and pride not just to the LGBT community but to everyone who experiences their music.
The hard work and dedication of the Windy City Gay Chorus reminds us, especially during Gay Pride Month, of the enormous contributions that gay and lesbian Americans and the entire LGBT community have made to our country.
I congratulate and thank the Windy City Gay Chorus and all its members for their service to our community and wish them 30 more years of making beautiful and uplifting music."
Earlier last month, Cong. Quigley read the statement into the official Congressional Record in Washington, the same record where the words of historical figures such as Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln are also captured. A copy of the statement was presented to members of the Chorus at a recent event at the Center on Halsted on Chicago's northside.
The statement reads as follows:
"Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Windy City Gay Chorus and all its current and past members on their 30th anniversary celebration.
Founded in 1979, the Windy City Gay Chorus is the oldest gay chorus in Illinois and the Midwest and one of the oldest in the country.
The Windy City Gay Chorus and its volunteer members have been distinguished for their commitment to professional-quality musical performances and their dedication to Chicago's LGBT community.
WCGC is respected nationally and internationally and is regarded by critics and audiences as one of the outstanding gay choruses. It performs a wide variety of music from pop, jazz and swing to classical. Its annual "Don We Now . . ." concert is one of the highlights of Chicago's holiday season.
The Windy City Gay Chorus has won numerous honors and awards, including first prize at the Johnny Mann Great American Choral Festival, the only gay group ever to do so.
It has been invited to perform at meetings of the American Choral Directors Association, at the inauguration of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, and at two of the world's most famous concert halls, Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.
The Windy City Gay Chorus and its affiliated choruses – Aria, Unison and Windy City Slickers - use the universal language of music to bridge the divisions that separate us and to bring joy, hope and pride not just to the LGBT community but to everyone who experiences their music.
The hard work and dedication of the Windy City Gay Chorus reminds us, especially during Gay Pride Month, of the enormous contributions that gay and lesbian Americans and the entire LGBT community have made to our country.
I congratulate and thank the Windy City Gay Chorus and all its members for their service to our community and wish them 30 more years of making beautiful and uplifting music."