Lamplighter Public Response & Accolades

"Hard work and preparation was evident in the performance given by the Lamplighters. They were excellent."

___U.S. Vice President Al Gore

" I know everyone who attends your presentation will be inspired by your singing and dancing. I commend your message of love, faith and positive thinking...You are representative of the true Texas spirit of dreaming and doing"

___ Texas Governor George W. Bush

"We are proud of the positive image the Lamplighters bring to our city and the students of this region. They are a true reflection of how hard work and dedication can produce significant results that we can all be proud of."

____U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes

" I was impressed with the Lamplighters and their infectious enthusiasm. Thanks for doing your part to help make this world a better placer!

___ U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson

"Just hook them up to a generator and they could provide electricity for the entire West side. "

___Texas Senator Eliot Shapleigh

"The Students give audiences a sample of El Paso's youth at their best...The Lamplighters are an excellent example what can be achieved with dedication, innovation and hard work."

___ El Paso Mayor Carlos Ramirez

"These young kids bring an important message to their audience

More people should catch their show!"

___ U.S. Senator Phil Gramm

Accolades

Recognized in 1997 by City council and Commissioner's Court as El Paso's "Young Ambassadors of Good Will"

Proud Recipients of the 1997 El Paso Del Norte Award

Saluted by Texas Governor George W. Bush in his State of the State Address 1997

Saluted by U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes from House floor 1998

Invited to sing at the White House by First lady Hillary Clinton 1998

Performance History

The 1993 National Middle School Conference in San Antonio

The 1994 Texas Teachers of Second Language Conference in El Paso

The Governor's Office in Austin, Texas in 1996 (By Personal Invitation)

The Texas Education Agency and Commissioner Mike Moses in Austin in 1996

Governor George Bush's Re-election Rally in El Paso 1997

The 1997 Texas Association of School Administrators & School Boards in Houston, Texas

The White House-East Room for Hillary Clinton's lecture series (Stephen Hawkins)

The Texas legislature and Hispanic Caucus in Washington DC in 1998

Al Gore's Education Town Hall meeting in El Paso, Texas in 1998

The 1998 American Association of School Administrators in New Orleans

The 2000 National Association for Bi-Lingual Educator's Conference in San Antonio

The El Paso 2000 Education Summit