[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1087-E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      AN AMERICAN MUSICAL SALUTE DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL BAND

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 1997

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
accomplishments and

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achievements of the Deerfield Beach High School Concert and Jazz Band. 
Under the direction and guidance of Mr. Dean Calmer and with the 
assistance of Deerfield Beach High principal, Dr. Joe Melita, these 
young people have illustrated skill accompanied by an unyielding work 
ethic and commitment. As a result of their perseverance, the Deerfield 
High Band became the only musicians selected from the State of Florida 
to participate in the ``American Musical Salute to DC'' which 
commemorated the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln 
Memorial. The band preformed superbly and represented the State of 
Florida in an honorable fashion. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the achievements of the Deerfield Beach Concert 
and Jazz Band, and the young people involved who in an era of violence 
and disparity have still managed to remain focused and as a result make 
beautiful music.

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