{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-pays-tribute-garth-fagan", "CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO GARTH FAGAN", "2023-12-06", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NY", "Joseph D. Morelle", "M001206", "morelle.house.gov", "morelle", "https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, DC)\u2014Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered a \u201cOne Minute\u201d Speech to the House of Representatives in honor of Rochester\u2019s own Garth Fagan. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below.\n\n\u201cToday, I stand to honor Garth Fagan, a Rochester visionary who profoundly influenced the cultural fabric of not only our local community, but the entire world.\n\nAs we pay tribute to this extraordinary artist, I'd like to acknowledge and celebrate the deep connection between Garth Fagan and the people and places enriched by his vision.\n\nCommitted to Rochester's artistic growth, He established the \u201cBottom of the Bucket BUT... Dance Theatre\u201d in 1970, now known simply as Garth Fagan Dance.\n\nSince then, Garth has inspired and nurtured a new generation of talented artists from around the globe.\n\nHis innovative choreography has earned him accolades, including a Tony Award for Broadway's \u201cThe Lion King,\u201d a production masterfully blending culture and creativity, which will remain forever a testament to his artistic brilliance.\n\nGarth Fagan is truly a national treasure, and as he transitions away from his leadership role in the dance company, his profound impact will undoubtedly continue to resonate\u2014captivating audiences for generations to come.\n\nThank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back.\u201d\n\nVideo footage is available and can be viewed here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://morelle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joe-morelle-pays-tribute-garth-fagan"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0410258546471596, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}