21620 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 28, 2005 people, its culture, and its precious jazz herit- Duke Ellington himself was a great influence run in which they went undefeated in regional age and leadership. on , and Mr. Brubeck even per- play and continued their streak in the World Dave Brubeck stands as one of jazz music’s formed onstage with the maestro at one point Series against Mexico, Canada, and Europe; living legends, and he is equally distinguished during his career. Among his many accom- and advancing to the international semifinal. In as a composer and pianist. Mr. Brubeck plishments, Dave Brubeck is credited with 2002, they again advanced to the international began his musical studies at the College of bringing an enthusiasm for jazz music to col- semifinals after another outstanding perform- the Pacific, earning his degree in 1942. Short- lege campuses and an entire generation of ance. They once more reached the World Se- ly thereafter he entered the United States young Americans. As a sign of his talents, Mr. ries in 2003, after going undefeated in the re- Army, where he served honorably in General Brubeck has been a performer at the White gional tournament. George Patton’s 3rd Army during World War House two times, in 1964 and 1981. His pas- The 2005 Guam team went undefeated II. Near the end of the war Mr. Brubeck played sion for his music continues to this day, as he against teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, in an Army band that he himself integrated, is still touring and releasing songs. the CNMI, and New Zealand in regional play. one of the first integrated units of any type in For his many accomplishments, I join jazz They advanced to the Little League World Se- the entire military. supporters in the Nation’s Capital and the ries representing the Pacific and faced teams After his military service, Dave Brubeck re- Congress in paying tribute to David Brubeck from Russia, Canada, and Mexico. During the turned to school to study music, enrolling at on the occasion of the First Annual Duke Little League World Series Guam swept their Mills College in Oakland, CA. There he stud- Ellington Jazz Festival in the District of Colum- pool, defeating Russia 6–2; Canada 5–0; and ied under the distinguished composer Darius bia. Mexico 5–3. After winning their pool, Guam Milhaud, and upon graduation, Mr. Brubeck f went on to play Curacao in the international formed the Dave Brubeck Octet. He later semi-finals. Although Guam did not advance gained great notoriety after forming the Dave COMMENDATION FOR THE GUAM to the finals, effort inspires us and their record Brubeck Quartet. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM in tournament play is outstanding. By 1954 Mr. Brubeck’s popularity was such Our entire island community congratulates that his picture appeared on the cover of Time HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO the Guam Little League Central-East all stars Magazine, and his recordings were being OF GUAM who represented the Pacific. They are an in- played throughout the world. His ‘‘Time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spiration for us all and we are very proud of Out’’ and the hits ‘‘Take Five’’ and ‘‘Blue Wednesday, September 28, 2005 their effort and accomplishments. Rondo a la Turk’’ ‘‘went gold,’’ a rare feat for f an instrumental jazz recording. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Subsequent world tours by the Quartet, in- to commend Guam’s Little League Baseball HONORING NORTH INTERMEDIATE cluding several for the U.S. State Department, Team for their victories in the Pacific Regional CENTER OF EDUCATION AT WA- made Brubeck one of America’s foremost Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan and their sub- BASH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIS- goodwill ambassadors. He entertained world sequent advancement to the Little League TRICT #348 leaders at the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit in World Series in Williamsport, PA. Moscow in 1988; he has performed before I would like to recognize all of the coaches HON. JOHN SHIMKUS eight U.S. presidents, princes, kings, heads of and players for their extraordinary effort: OF ILLINOIS Coaches Shon Muna, Eddie Muna, and Tom state and Pope John Paul II. Always expand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing jazz horizons, the Dave Brubeck Quartet Duenas; Eric Alcantara, 12, of Mangilao, at- performed, and in 1959 recorded, with Leon- tending Untalan Middle School, son of Gerard Wednesday, September 28, 2005 ard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic and Joan Alcantara; Calvert Alokoa, 12, of Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Orchestra. An early experimenter in combining Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, honor the North Intermediate Center of Edu- jazz with symphony orchestras, Brubeck con- son of Arou and Cil Alokoa; Gerald Borja, 12, cation at Wabash Community School District tinues to appear as composer-performer in of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, #348 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois for their participa- concerts of his choral and symphonic orches- son of Gerard and Darlene Borja; Valiant tion in International Walk to School Day on tral compositions. He celebrated his 80th birth- Borja, 11, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Mid- October 5, 2005. day with the London Symphony Orchestra, dle School, son of the late Harold and Audre Through their participation in International performing an all-Brubeck program. Borja; Joseph Duenas, 11, of Dededo, attend- Walk to School Day, approximately 100 stu- Mr. Brubeck has received many honors, in- ing Untalan Middle School, son of Tommy and dents from the North Intermediate Center of cluding a star on the Hollywood Walk of Joann Duenas; Chad Fernandez, 11, of Education will learn about health, pedestrian Fame, the Down Beat Hall of Fame, the Jazz Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, safety, and physical activity, and will gain a Institute Hall of Fame at Rutgers University, son of Wayne and Doreen Fernandez; Sean sense of neighborhood and concern for the the American Eagle Award from the National Manley, 12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan environment. These students will be joining Music Council, the Gerard Manley Hopkins Middle School, son of Albert Manley and students from all 50 States and 36 countries Award from Fairfield University, the Con- Sinfrosa Longa; Ryan McIntosh, 11, of around the world in this exercise. necticut Arts Award, Helwig Distinguished Art- Mangilao, attending San Vicente School, son I am pleased to congratulate the students ist Award, and honorary doctorates from six of Bob McIntosh and Lucille Ryder; Scott and teachers at the North Intermediate Center American universities, one from the University Perez, 12, of Sinajana, attending Agueda of Education for their participation in Inter- of Duisburg in Germany and Nottingham Uni- Johnston Middle School, son of Frank national Walk to School Day. I wish them versity in England. Early this year he received Camacho and Margaret Perez; Byron Quenga, much success in this endeavor. the Benny Carter Award from the Association 12, of Yona, attending Inarajan Middle School, f of Jazz Societies. The French Government son of Bill Quenga and Jacalyn Taisacan; has cited him for his contribution to the arts. Alomar Rdialul, 12, of Mangilao, attending HONORING JUDGE HORACE In 1999, the National Endowment of the Arts Untalan Middle School, son of Albert and WHEATLEY honored Mr. Brubeck as an NEA Jazz Master. Madeleine Rdialul; Trae Santos, 12, of He has recently received the Smithson Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, HON. BARBARA LEE Medal and awards from the Music Educators son of Tim and Carmen Santon; Jeremy OF CALIFORNIA National Conference, the National Music Taijeron, 12, of Yona, attending Inarajan Mid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Teachers Association and Columbia University dle School, son of Bill and Marie Quenga. Teachers College. The State of California pre- These young men displayed outstanding Wednesday, September 28, 2005 sented him with its first Golden State award. teamwork, skill, spirit, and sportsmanship and Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The University of the Pacific has honored him showcased the talent of our island. the extraordinary life and achievements of Ala- with the establishment of the Brubeck Institute Our team is a source of pride year after meda County Superior Court Judge Horace that is dedicated to the promulgation of con- year, with our entire island rallying around Wheatley of Oakland, California. Serving Ala- temporary music of all styles, with an empha- them whenever they compete. In 2001, the meda County on the bench for almost 25 sis on jazz and improvisation. Guam Little League team had a spectacular years, Judge Wheatley has been known

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