[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 59 (Friday, April 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
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              A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA--A 21ST CENTURY ANTHEM

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                            HON. MARK FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2003

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention a 
truly stirring song, ``A Tribute to America--A 21st Century Anthem.'' 
Written by Ann Miller and performed by her son, Ted Maliaris--both from 
South Florida--this song serves as an inspiration for all Americans 
during the war on terrorism.
  ``A Tribute to America'' was written with the hopes of uniting the 
country after the attacks on September 11, 2001. The purpose of the 
song was to heal the emotional wounds received that September day. The 
song continues to accomplish just that.
  From Francis Scott Key's ``Star Spangled Banner'' during the War of 
1812 to Irving Berlin's ``God Bless America'' during World War I, 
history provides examples of how music contributes to the steadfastness 
of America in the face of adversity. Even as we sang ``God Bless 
America'' on the Capitol steps just one day after the terrorist 
attacks, the United States regained its resolve to defeat terrorism 
wherever it rears its ugly head.
  Please join me in recognizing the help that ``A Tribute to America'' 
has given in the healing process, and in thanking Ann Miller and Ted 
Maliaris for providing ``A Tribute to America.''

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