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April 17, 2008 Mrs. Somogyi at First Lady's Luncheon
On April 17, the Congressional Club organized the annual First Lady's Luncheon honoring First Lady Laura Bush. The event titled "The Many Splendors of Spring" took place at the International Ballroom of Hilton Washington. Mrs. Andrea Bors Somogyi, wife of Ambassador Somogyi, attended the luncheon with spouses of Congressmen, Senators, Supreme Court Justices and Ambassadors.
The program included the title poem "The Many Splendors of Spring" written and recited by Cheryl Lynn Iszard and music played by the U.S. Marine Corps Band.
Mrs. Vivian Bishop introduced the honoree of the luncheon, adding that this is the last such luncheon with Mrs. Bush. The First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush gave a deeply personal and emotional speech, in which she recalled the memorable luncheons of the past seven years.
Blessing was offered by Mrs. Joyce Murtha. The lunch was followed by a presentation by Mrs. Alfredia Scott. Mrs. Jan English introduced the event's entertainer, Frédéric Yonnet. Closing remarks were given by Mrs. Vivian Bishop. Participants included Secretary of Labor Mrs. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, Mrs. Clarence Thomas, Mrs. Stephen Breyer, Ann Santini, Director of International Affairs at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Mrs. Robert Gates, and Mrs. Harry Reid.
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