[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF THE McLEAN HIGHLANDERS MARCHING BAND

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the McLean Highlanders Marching Band for winning first place in the 
Class IV Open Championship competition sponsored by the U.S. Scholastic 
Band Association.
  On November 3, 2000, the Highlanders not only delivered the overall 
winning performance within their grouping, but they also were given the 
best music award and the Marine Corps ``Expirit de Corps'' award for 
best team spirit and discipline.
  During the month of August when most high school students were still 
enjoying their summer vacations, every member of the Highlander Band 
and their dedicated parents began preparations for this competition.
  Under the guidance of band director Kirchenbauer and his support 
staff, the group devoted countless hours of practice throughout the 
year to learn and perfect their award-winning musical program and 
marching routine.
  Mr. Speaker, a tribute to the McLean Highlander Band would not be 
complete without mentioning the support of Dr. Donald Weinheimer, 
McLean High School Principal, and the tireless efforts of the McLean 
High School Band Parents Association.
  The McLean community is proud of every member of the high school band 
that contributed to their award-winning performance. Accordingly, I 
join the students of McLean High School and the U.S. Scholastic Band 
Association in saluting the McLean Highlander Marching Band on a job 
well done.

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