[Dixielandjazz] Tulane Commence Invocation

[Steve barbone]

Non-Political, note the OKOM in the last paragraph. Article snipped for
brevity.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone


The occasion was highlighted by addresses from George H. W. Bush, 41st
President of the United and States, and William J. Clinton, 42nd President
of the United States . . . snip to

The event was Tulane's first university-wide commencement since the storm
put two-thirds of the campus under water, inflicting $300 million in
property damages and revenue losses and forcing the university to close for
the fall 2005 semester. . . snip to

The themes of endurance and developing strength of character amidst
adversity were echoed in the remarks by Bush and Clinton. . . snip to

President Clinton noted the symbolism of the musical invocation performed at
the beginning of the program. "The invocation was a Dixieland version of
'Just a Closer Walk With Thee' and was done in a way the Dixieland bands
have always done it -- beginning as a moving, beautiful dirge and then, at
the end of the funeral service, a new beginning, played fast and happy,"
said Clinton. "Life is like that. Life is about new beginnings. I wish you
many."