75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2009 Regular Session
 
 
                            Enrolled
 
                  House Concurrent Resolution 4
 
Sponsored by Representative GELSER
 
 
  Whereas in 1984 two music teachers from Corvallis and Salem
returned from an Education Through Music conference with a vision
for a choir that would be a place where children of all ages,
regardless of financial need, could come together to learn and
appreciate music; and
  Whereas these dedicated teachers realized their vision when 80
children from Corvallis, Philomath, Albany and Salem signed up
for this choir, newly christened the Heart of the Valley
Children's Choir; and
  Whereas during the past 24 seasons, Heart of the Valley
Children's Choir has grown from a single choir to five choirs
that teach 300 singers the discipline of developing their voices
and the joy of sharing music with local and international
audiences; and
  Whereas Heart of the Valley Children's Choir, long recognized
as one of the best youth organizations in the mid-Willamette
Valley, also inspires its singers to develop the essential life
tools of dedication, commitment, self-respect, trust, friendship,
courage and leadership; and
  Whereas Heart of the Valley Children's Choir not only adds its
voice to major celebrations in Corvallis and other cities in
Oregon but has also served as musical ambassador to Corvallis'
Sister City of Uzhhorod, Ukraine; and
  Whereas Heart of the Valley Children's Choirs have toured
throughout Europe and China, singing by invitation in the world's
greatest cathedrals and concert halls, and singing by inspiration
on ferries, bridges and street corners, and have delighted
audiences large and small; and
  Whereas Heart of the Valley Children's Choir will celebrate the
end of its 25th season and the beginning of its next 25 years
with a choral festival in Corvallis from June 30 to July 3, 2009;
now, therefore,
 
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
  Oregon:
 
  That we, the members of the Seventy-fifth Legislative Assembly,
congratulate the members and alumni of the Heart of the Valley
Children's Choir for the many years they have shared their
musical artistry with the people of this state and extend our
good wishes for their next 25 years of joyful song; and be it
further
  Resolved, That copies of this resolution be presented to Heart
of the Valley Children's Choir founder and artistic director
Carol Nelson-Rea, to director Kathi Smith and to the members of
the Executive Advisory Board and Parent Organization of the Heart
of the Valley Children's Choir.
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                                 Adopted by House April 9, 2009
 
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                                      Chief Clerk of House
 
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                                        Speaker of House
 
 
                                 Adopted by Senate May 14, 2009
 
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                                       President of Senate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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