[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2216]
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    COMMENDATION OF BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN TORNADO MARCHING BAND

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, on Thanksgiving this year, 
the New York's Macy's parade will step off, headed by a band from 
Pennsylvania's 21st District.
  The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band is the proud 
representative of the Butler Area School District, and the community of 
Butler. The community, located 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, supports 
the band with over $84,000 in new uniforms, 10 buses, 2 equipment 
trucks, and a van to transport the band to its performances.
  The band, led by Mr. Vincent James Sanzotti, has four directors, a 
dance team advser, and a twirler adviser. They provide not only the 
technical skills, but that important, intangible ingredient of 
leadership and inspiration that are so necessary to success.
  Mr. Sanzotti and his colleagues are privileged to work with the youth 
of Butler. This year the band has 367 young men and women in its ranks. 
Day in, day out, these kids practice, and practice hard. That 
determined work has paid off with a long, winning tradition. The Golden 
Tornado has won a slew of first place awards in competitions and 
parades over the years. It has even been featured in four different 
Pittsburgh Steelers performances.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the Butler Golden Tornado Marching Band, 
and the fact that they will be leading the Macy's parade. Our 
televisions often carry stories of youths in trouble. On Thanksgiving 
Day our television sets will show 367 Butler teenagers who are making 
music, not trouble.

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