For Immediate Release
Office of Mrs. Bush
June 4, 2001
Remarks by Mrs. Bush at Senate Spouses Luncheon Featuring the Philadelphia Boys Choir
As delivered.
What fabulous music! Thank you Philadelphia Boys Choir and your
director Dr. Robert Hamilton.
This choir's popularity stretches far beyond the borders of our
nation; they are recognized and respected throughout the world. In
fact, they've just returned from a tour through Asia.
President Bush and I are proud to recognize you as ambassadors of
American goodwill.
The Philadelphia Boys choir has brought smiles to faces around the
world, in continents and countries too numerous to count. This choir is
no stranger to the White House, either, and I can't think of a better
sound to fill these walls than these mighty young voices.
Dr. Hamilton, boys, thank you for the spectacular performance, and
I wish you all the best for the remainder of your concert season.
Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Hollings, Senate Spouses, thank you for joining
me here today. I also want to recognize Mrs. Laxalt and the Associate
Senate Spouses who continue to care and serve the needs of our
country. Thank you for being here today.
I know that each of you share my strong commitment to children and
their education.
I am so pleased to tell you that a donation of books is being made
in the name of the Senate Spouses to the P.R. Harris Educational
Center.
I visited P.R. Harris earlier this year to promote DC Fellows,
which is a teacher recruitment program for district schools. I am
impressed by the energetic young students at P.R Harris, and the
enthusiasm and strong commitment of their teachers and principal. So I
know this contribution will make a big difference.
President Bush and I want to make sure that more children grow up
with a love of reading so they can succeed in school and in life. We're
glad to have the help and support of the Senate Spouses and its
Associate Members.
Thank you for coming. Thank you for your dedication to our nation's
children. Have a great afternoon.
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