[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1206-E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  CONGRATULATIONS MT. ZION SWINGSATIONS

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995
  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Mt. Zion 
Swingsations, a special group of young people from my district who 
recently were awarded the National Show Choir Title at the Showstoppers 
2-day national competition. These dedicated singers were named the best 
14-piece combo in the Nation, and competed against 14 schools from 
across the country.
  The Swingsations is directed by Connie Mulligan with Scott Hines as 
the instrumental director. The members of this sensational singing 
group are Jon Alford, Brian Babis, Jeff Badorek, Kim Bartholomew, 
Kristen Borders, Brian Bowman, Pete Bowman, Dannielle Brown, Josh 
Butts, Zach Carter, Heather Childs, Brian Clark, Eric Corman, James 
Drayton, Bill Egbert, Beth Ellingston, Brian Fogarty, Jared Gleason, 
Jessica Goodwin, Neil Goodwin, Sara Goveia, Jennifer Greenwell, David 
Hendricksen, Bob Higar, Paul Higar, Brian Howell, Tim Jones, Christy 
Laesch, Tatum Landreth, Lindsay Lehew, Kate McCullough, Tracy McGhee, 
Ashley McKittrick, Aaron Monts, Byron Muniz, Jeanie Owens, Tray 
Patrick, Jamie Pflum, Angie Pickowitz, Jimmy Rade, Ginger Roberts, 
Danny Rutherford, Derek Schmaiz, Scott Sill, Amanda Skowronski, Jeremy 
Skowronski, Tina Sphar, Brian Spry, Brian Stimson, Carrie West, Richie 
Williams, Ted Williams, Scott Willis, Todd Wilson, Eric Wortman, Evan 
Wortman, Jim Yantis, and Keisha Young.
  It should be also noted that soloist Kelly Courtawa won a national 
vocalist award and the Swingsations choreographer, Dwight Jordan, was 
awarded an artistic production award. [[Page E1207]] 
  I applaud this fine group of award-winning performers who entertain 
thousands in the 19th Congressional District and across the country 
each year. The Swingsations exemplify the meaning of ``champion,'' and 
I am proud to represent them in the U.S. Congress.


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