[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 175 (Tuesday, November 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2115-E2116]
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                TRIBUTE TO THE SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND

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                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 7, 1995

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to 
pay tribute to a great high school band in my district. The Sheridan 
High School Band, from Sheridan, IN, recently won the annual class D, 
Indiana State Band Championship.
  All too often, Mr. Speaker, we pay homage to athletic teams, and fail 
to recognize the other accomplishments to which our young 

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people aspire. Unfortunately, in our culture, sports seems to dominate 
the fascination of our minds. As many of our young people will learn as 
they get older, athletics is not everything. Many of them will gain an 
appreciation for other things as well. Whether its learning and playing 
an instrument, expanding their knowledge by reading books and other 
literature, or writing creatively, there are many other positive things 
our young people can participate in and enjoy for the rest of their 
lives in addition to athletic competition.
  It is in that spirit that I would like this House to recognize the 
hard work and long hours of practice that the Sheridan High School Band 
has put in over the years in order to be the best. Mr. Speaker, I ask 
that you and my other colleagues now join me in saluting the 
extraordinary efforts of band director Jim Haskell and the Sheridan 
High School Band by extending to them well-deserved congratulations.

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