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HONORING MR. THOMAS TUTWILER FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN MUSIC EDUCATION

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On 2026-05-19, Representative Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MR. THOMAS TUTWILER FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN MUSIC EDUCATION" in the House.

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HONORING MR. THOMAS TUTWILER FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MR. THOMAS TUTWILER FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN MUSIC EDUCATION ______ HON. EUGENE SIMON VINDMAN of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Mr. VINDMAN. Mr, Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Thomas Tutwiler, a profound music educator with over 30 years of serving students. Mr. Tutwiler built a remarkable career rooted in dedication, excellence, and deep passion for music education. He earned a master's degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music and a bacheIor's degree in music education and psychology from James Madison University, an academic foundation that prepared him to inspire generations of students. Over the course of over 30 years, Mr. Tutwiler served at several schools and is now completing his 23rd and final year as Choral Director at C.D. Hylton High School. Throughout his journey, he has made a huge impact on students, parents, teachers, and the broader community, shaping the lives of countless young people through music, mentorship, and leadership. His career includes a huge list of accomplishments. For more than 25 years, he performed with the Men/Girls/Boys Choirs of the Washington National Cathedral, an elite and highly competitive honor requiring exceptional sight-reading ability, vocal proficiency, and musicianship. In addition, he has served as a guest conductor on the regional, district, and county level honor choirs. In 2015, Mr. Tutwiler was also named High School Teacher of the Year by Dale City in Prince William County, Virginia, and was recognized by James Madison University as Alumni Music Educator of the Year. I want to personally thank Mr. Tutwiler for the outstanding impact he has had on students, parents, colleagues, and the many generations he has guided throughout his career. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Thomas Tutwiler for his outstanding service and the tremendous difference he has made in our communities. I wish him all the best in his well earned retirement. ____________________

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HONORING MR. THOMAS TUTWILER FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN MUSIC EDUCATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MR. THOMAS TUTWILER FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN MUSIC EDUCATION ______ HON. EUGENE SIMON VINDMAN of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Mr. VINDMAN. Mr, Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Thomas Tutwiler, a profound music educator with over 30 years of serving students. Mr. Tutwiler built a remarkable career rooted in dedication, excellence, and deep passion for music education. He earned a master's degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music and a bacheIor's degree in music education and psychology from James Madison University, an academic foundation that prepared him to inspire generations of students. Over the course of over 30 years, Mr. Tutwiler served at several schools and is now completing his 23rd and final year as Choral Director at C.D. Hylton High School. Throughout his journey, he has made a huge impact on students, parents, teachers, and the broader community, shaping the lives of countless young people through music, mentorship, and leadership. His career includes a huge list of accomplishments. For more than 25 years, he performed with the Men/Girls/Boys Choirs of the Washington National Cathedral, an elite and highly competitive honor requiring exceptional sight-reading ability, vocal proficiency, and musicianship. In addition, he has served as a guest conductor on the regional, district, and county level honor choirs. In 2015, Mr. Tutwiler was also named High School Teacher of the Year by Dale City in Prince William County, Virginia, and was recognized by James Madison University as Alumni Music Educator of the Year. I want to personally thank Mr. Tutwiler for the outstanding impact he has had on students, parents, colleagues, and the many generations he has guided throughout his career. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Thomas Tutwiler for his outstanding service and the tremendous difference he has made in our communities. I wish him all the best in his well earned retirement. ____________________