[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E108]
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     IN HONOR OF THE CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL CRIMSON TIDE MARCHING BAND

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 21, 1997

  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Crimson 
Tide Marching Band of Concord High School in Concord, NH. The talents 
of this 120-piece band, under the direction of Bill Metevier, were 
recognized by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, leading to an 
invitation to perform in the Inaugural Parade in our Nation's capital 
on January 20, 1997.
  Concord High School has one of the best marching bands in all of New 
England. These young musicians earned the wonderful opportunity to 
perform in front of the President and the First Lady, as well as the 
entire Nation watching on television.
  The city of Concord embraced the Crimson Tide Marching Band, as 
individuals and local companies raised over $20,000 to help pay for the 
band's trip to Washington, DC. The Concord Schools Friends of Music 
deserve much credit for leading the fundraising effort to allow these 
students to enjoy an opportunity that will be remembered for a 
lifetime.
  I know that the parents and families, the teachers, students and 
staff of the Concord School District, and the entire state of New 
Hampshire are exceedingly proud of the accomplishments of the Crimson 
Tide Marching Band.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the musicians of the Concord High School Crimson Tide Marching Band for 
participating in a memorable and historic occasion, the 1997 
Presidential Inaugural Parade.

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