[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 20 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          WELCOME TO THE LAMP-LIGHTERS, EL PASO SINGING GROUP

  (Mr. REYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, this morning I stand here proudly and would 
like to welcome a group of young people from El Paso, Texas. This is a 
group of singers that is called the Lamplighters, that sings a positive 
message about life.
  This group was formed in 1987 at Henderson middle school through the 
vision of Mr. Jim Marshall and the support of the principal, Mr. Ralph 
Chavis. The Lamplighters are a group that is made up of 40 middle 
school students ages 11 to 15, and they are sitting in the gallery to 
my left. They are here getting a firsthand look at democracy in action.
  The Lamplighters sing a collection of 25 songs that include themes 
such as biculturalism, success, friendship, search for the truth, 
believing in themselves and understanding God. Their mission is to 
light up life with positive themes through song, a goal they always 
accomplish with every performance, such as this morning performing for 
the Texas delegation.

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  Today I welcome the Lamplighters to Washington, D.C., where I am 
pleased they are here, and I know that they will experience firsthand 
and appreciate the excitement of democracy in action. Welcome.

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