[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL DRUM LINE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
performances of the Edward S. Marcus High School Drum Line from my 
hometown of Flower Mound, Texas located in the 26th Congressional 
District. The drum line consists of 38 dedicated musicians.
  At the recent Percussive Arts Society International Convention in 
Nashville, Tennessee, the Marcus Drum Line delivered outstanding 
performances which garnered them nine first-place awards. In addition 
to their group awards, Marcus Drum Line became the first high school to 
earn all of the competition's individual awards: Best Snare Line, Best 
Tenor Drums, Best Bass Drums, Best Cymbals and Best Front Ensemble.
  I am particularly honored to note that the winning performance, 
Looking Through the Windows of America, consisted of patriotic songs 
including ``Stars and Stripes,'' ``America,'' ``Tie a Yellow Ribbon 
Round the Old Oak Tree,'' and ``God Bless America.''
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Rick Villarreal, Director of 
Bands, Kennan Wylie, Percussion Instructor and the entire Marcus Drum 
Line for their talent and dedication to excellence.

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