Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, December 14, 2021, Page E1370
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A page of the Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, dated December 14, 2021, at page E1370, made up of tributes inserted by Representatives. One marks the centennial of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester and the Eastman Theatre, whose facade is inscribed with Mr. Eastman's vision, For the enrichment of community life. Another honors Prepare + Prosper and its Money Mentors program and FAIR Financial Solution with Sunrise Banks, saying more than 194,000 households in the Twin Cities are excluded from the financial mainstream. Ms. Ross of North Carolina honors her constituent Leslie Williams, and another statement congratulates a Bay Springs team on a victory. The statements are those of the Representatives who inserted them.
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E1370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 14, 2021
to remember the qualities that made them Two of their current program offerings are class of 104 students. Through the efforts of
champions. Money Mentors and Financial Access in its founder, George Eastman of Eastman
Those qualities of hard-work, commitment, Reach (FAIR) Financial Solution. Money Men- Kodak Company, longtime director Howard
and determination will continue to serve them tors provides one-on-one mentoring with a fi- Hanson, and University of Rochester Presi-
well in the future as they transition from lead- nancial coach and a network of peers to help dent Rush Rhees, the school became a leader
ers on the field to leaders in their families, participants create a plan for their financial fu- in American music education dedicated to the
communities, state, and nation. ture and ultimately reach their financial goals. highest levels of artistry and scholarship.
Congratulations to the Bay Springs Bull- Prepare + Prosper partnered with Sunrise
The following year, the school’s largest per-
dogs. They earned this victory. Banks to reimagine banking with their FAIR Fi-
formance venue, the iconic Eastman Theatre,
f nancial Solution program. This initiative gives
was opened. Inscribed on its facade is Mr.
low-income families access to checking and
HONORING LESLIE WILLIAMS Eastman’s vision, ‘‘For the enrichment of com-
savings accounts as well as a small-loan pro-
munity life.’’ In the years since, the theatre has
gram at low cost, while also providing an alter-
hosted some of the world’s greatest musi-
HON. DEBORAH K. ROSS native to check-cashing operators and payday
cians, including composers Aaron Copland,
OF NORTH CAROLINA lenders.
In the Twin Cities, more than 194,000 Igor Stravinsky and John Williams; jazz musi-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cians Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis, and
households are excluded from the financial
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 mainstream according to the FDIC, meaning Eastman alumnus Ron Carter; and classical
Ms. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor that they may have unpredictable income, lack luminaries Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, and
of my constituent Leslie Williams. Leslie re- of access to checking and savings accounts or Eastman alumna, Renée Fleming. It is the
cently achieved a wonderful milestone in her to affordable credit or loans. On top of this, main performing venue of the Rochester Phil-
career in real estate by being named the 2022 many households experienced financial stress harmonic Orchestra and hosts many commu-
President of the Raleigh Association of Real- brought on by the COVID–19 pandemic or nity concerts, lectures, and events. It is also
tors. needed help to navigate the system and re- the venue and location of choice for many na-
Leslie has been a resident of North Carolina ceive their Economic Impact Payments or tional and international festivals including The
for 20 years, and has over 30 years of sales, Child Tax Credits. CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival,
marketing, customer service, and manage- The staff and volunteers at Prepare + Pros- KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, and more.
ment experience. She also has a Masters de- per are an extremely valuable asset to the The Eastman Community Music School,
gree in Business Administration and has at- community as they help Minnesotans over- also founded in 1921, is continuing to honor
tained several real estate certifications come these barriers that still exist when seek- Mr. Eastman’s dream, offering music lessons,
throughout her career. ing greater economic opportunity. And as part ensembles, classes, and workshops to stu-
In addition to her professional achieve- of their effort to bridge these gaps, Prepare + dents of all ages and financial means each
ments, Leslie is dedicated to volunteering, Prosper engages in advocacy work to ad- year. Eastman also provides tuition-free les-
mentorship, and ensuring homeownership for vance policies and practices that will directly sons and music instruction to Rochester City
all. I am so proud to represent a constituent benefit people with low- to moderate-incomes School District students, many of whom go on
who is committed to supporting these impor- when it comes to tax credits, consumer pro- to study at Eastman as well as at other top
tant efforts in our community, and I look for- tection and asset-building. They also partner music schools.
ward to hearing more about her work in the fu- with other community organizations to spread
ture and collaborate to improve our commu- the word about their services and to reach Eastman has distinguished itself as an inno-
nity. those who may be eligible for benefits like the vator in music and culture, developing the
Child Tax Credit which helps lift families out of Doctor of Musical Arts degree in the 1950s
f
poverty. and becoming the first music school to for-
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- Prepare + Prosper is led today by Executive mally offer courses in entrepreneurial thinking
SARY OF PREPARE + PROSPER Director Suyapa Miranda who joined the orga- and leadership studies through its Institute for
nization in the spring of 2021 and will lead Music Leadership. Eastman’s Sibley Music Li-
HON. BETTY MCCOLLUM them into the next 50 years of service with a brary is the largest collegiate music library in
focus on closing the economic wealth gap in North America with nearly 750,000 items, in-
OF MINNESOTA
Minnesota by concentrating on developing and cluding many manuscripts, first-editions, and
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
implementing programs that serve commu- vast resources for performance and research.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 nities most impacted by systemic economic in- Eastman Performing Arts Medicine is a recent
Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise justice. pioneering partnership between Eastman and
today in recognition of the staff and volunteers Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- the University of Rochester Medical Center to
of Prepare + Prosper as they celebrate their nizing Prepare + Prosper as they celebrate 50 connect world-class performing arts with medi-
50th year of service to Minnesota taxpayers. years of upholding their mission of building fi- cine.
Prepare + Prosper is a nonprofit organization nancial well-being through offering free tax Today, the Eastman School of Music enrolls
working to build financial health and expand preparation and financial services, and by nearly 900 undergraduate and graduate stu-
access to quality tax and financial services for changing systems to create economic oppor- dents from almost every state and many coun-
low- and moderate-income individuals and tunity for all. tries around the world, led by 95 faculty mem-
families. Through their efforts they have f bers. Its alumni include many Pulitzer, Tony,
helped countless Minnesotans navigate the Grammy, and Emmy Award winners.
tax system, and in 2019 alone, they helped RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF
over 12,000 taxpayers file returns free of ROCHESTER’S EASTMAN SCHOOL Over the last one hundred years, the East-
charge. OF MUSIC ON ITS 100TH ANNI- man School of Music’s premier programs and
Prepare + Prosper was founded in 1971 by VERSARY magnificent facilities have become a powerful
a small group of economic justice-oriented ac- cultural force not only in Rochester, New York,
but across the United States and around the
countants who began to provide free account- HON. JOSEPH D. MORELLE world. It is an honor to represent this fine insti-
ing services to small business owners. Soon OF NEW YORK
after, they also started to provide free indi- tution and to support efforts over the years to
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strengthen this extraordinary school for many
vidual tax preparation for low- to moderate-in-
come taxpayers. Over the years they have Tuesday, December 14, 2021 generations to come.
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grown into an organization with just over 20 Mr. MORELLE. Madam Speaker, I rise to Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join
year-round staff members and more than 600 recognize the University of Rochester’s East- me in honoring the University of Rochester’s
volunteers, and have expanded the reach of man School of Music on the occasion of its Eastman School of Music on its centennial. Its
their free tax filing services and broadened centennial celebration. service and contributions to Rochester, New
their offerings to include financial coaching In September 1921, the Eastman School of York State, and arts and culture around the
and access to financial products. Music opened its doors with an inaugural world will always be celebrated.
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