[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SALEM NEW HAMPSHIRE MARCHING BAND

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise here today 
to honor the achievements of the Salem High School Band and Color Guard 
on their exemplary show in the competition leading to their selection 
to play in the nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  Congratulations are in order for Salem High, as they have also played 
in the 2001 Tournament of Roses parade, which is attributed with some 
of the success this time around in the granting of the New York parade. 
There were only 12 bands chosen nationwide between nearly 300 high 
schools or colleges competing for the honor. The country was dazzled by 
the Salem High band at the Macy's Day parade in 1977 and once again has 
the opportunity to please onlookers this year.
  Salem is the only high school in the state of New Hampshire that has 
marched in this, one of the largest parades in America. The band will 
have to march for 2\1/2\ miles with an estimated live gathering of 
almost 2 million. Best wishes to them in a successful march and once 
again congratulations.

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