m Entertainment The Surgeon General's Conference The Critical Role of Parents Washington, DC February g-12,1992 W e extend our thanks to the individuals and groupswho provided entertainment during the Conference sessions and breaks. The performances reminded us, in many cases, of our country'svaried cultural heritage. More importantly, the spark and vitality displayed by the children underscored the importance of the Healthy Children Ready To Learn Initiative and inspired us to work diligently to achieve our goal. Thank you to all who entertained and inspired US. Antonia C. Novello, M.D., M.P.H. Surgeon General Arlington County Head Start Children Singers Arlington Community Action Program Arlington, VA Cathi Brown, Comedienne Washington, DC The Chicitas Langley Park/McCormick Elementary School Hyattsville, MD The Fabulous Flying Fingers (c-h-=) Barnsley Elementary School Rockville, MD Glenallan Chorus Glenallan Elementary School Silver Spring, MD Joint Service Color Guard Washington, DC Keith Norris, Magician Bowie, MD North Springfield Handbell Ringers North Springfield Elementary School Springfield, VA Rapping Cheerleaders The Amidon School Washington, DC Singers West West Potomac High School Alexandria, VA Town 8c Country Singers and Ringers The Newport School Kensington, MD Young Traditional Indian Singers and Dancers Indian Health Service Baltimore-Washington Area Kids on the Block Columbia, MD H-2 Parents Speak Out for America's Children Report of the Surgeon General's Conference H-3