[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMES McNARY FOR 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A 
               BAND DIRECTOR AT MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 1994

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James McNary, an 
educator and band director who has influenced and enriched the lives of 
students and parents in my district. For the past 25 years, Mr. McNary 
has directed the Marion Junior High School Band in Marion, IL. As 
director, Mr. McNary and his band attained 24 consecutive superior 
ratings at State contests, a feat believed to be unprecedented in 
Illinois history. Just recently, Mr. McNary and his band participated 
in their 100th band contest.
  Through his dedication and innumerable hours of teaching, Mr. McNary 
has established a music program of which the entire community of Marion 
can be proud. A teacher myself, I understand the commitment and hard 
work that goes into developing a successful educational program. While 
many schools across our Nation face cuts to their music and art 
programs, Mr. McNary gave Marion Junior High School a reason to not 
only keep its music program, but to provide an opportunity for the 
program to expand and grow. Mr. McNary, his junior high band, the 
Marion Junior High School, and the entire community should be commended 
for their commitment to music and the arts.
  On behalf of the people of the 19th Congressional District, I would 
like to congratulate Mr. James McNary on his retirement and on 25 
memorable years of instilling musicianship in the minds and hearts of 
our young people.

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