[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      HONORING THE WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

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                            HON. TIM ROEMER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 17, 1995
  Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a dedicated and committed 
group of young people from my home district. This talented group of 24 
young men and women make up the Warsaw, Indiana High School Marching 
Percussion Ensemble. Marching with the Tiger Pride Marching Band, the 
ensemble has earned distinction repeatedly over the years, and 
continues to strive for, and achieve, the highest standard of quality.
  Having garnered numerous honors and titles in their young careers, 
the ensemble recently capped their success by winning the 1994 Grand 
National Indoor Percussion Championship at the Bands of America 
Competition in Indianapolis. Making their achievement all the more 
impressive is that this is the third consecutive year that the Warsaw 
ensemble has won the national championship. This is something in which 
they can and should take tremendous pride. This is also something in 
which our community can take great pride.
  In addition to spending numerous hours in rehearsal, these 24 young 
people carry full class loads, study hard, belong to clubs, attend 
church with their families, and enjoy time with their friends. They 
have worked hard and deserve our recognition, support, and 
commendation.
  Mr. Speaker, I also want to take this opportunity to applaud Band 
Director Marty Becker and Percussion Director Mickey Ratliff who have 
given so much of their time, energy, insight and enthusiasm to the 
young people of the Warsaw community. Clearly, they have used their 
position as teachers to the great benefit of their students, and I and 
the community they serve are grateful.


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