[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 26, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE EASTERN FAIRFAX ALL-STARS

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 1997

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to applaud the 
Eastern Fairfax All-Stars for the terrific job they did marching in the 
inaugural parade. This is a group of very talented high school students 
attending Mount Vernon and West Potomac High Schools in the Eighth 
District of Virginia.
  These two high school bands represent the very best of our youth. 
They overcame big odds, and working together, they performed at their 
very best. These students practiced during the weekends and winter 
vacation in subfreezing temperatures. We, in the Eighth District, are 
very proud of them.
  Of course, the performance of these students is also due to the 
efforts of their dedicated and caring band directors, Mr. Steve Rice of 
West Potomac and Jack Elgin of Mount Vernon. Both of these gentlemen 
also took their vacation time and weekends to help these students 
achieve the performance level they needed for the inaugural parade.
  Finally, I would like to commend the students' families, the school's 
administrators, and the entire community for their part in helping 
these young people. Thank you for all you have done.

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