[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 144 (Thursday, November 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2269]
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        HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WOLVERINE MARCHING BAND

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2005

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of LaVergne High School's Wolverine Marching Band.
  In September, the band marched in the LaVergne Old Timers' Day 
Parade. I was also a participant in the parade, and I was impressed by 
the talent and precision of the young musicians. Their many hours of 
practice had culminated in a flawless performance.
  It is not just the students and teachers who make the Wolverine 
Marching Band great. The parents of these students also play a 
significant role. In addition to providing financial support, the 
parents often pitch in to transport band equipment to competitions and 
football games.
  This season, the band has been awarded numerous accolades, including 
First Place Band Overall and First Place Percussion Overall at the 
Phoenix Classic Invitational. Other honors include two Color Guard, 
Band, and Percussion Superior Ratings and two First Place Field 
Commanders awards.
  Residents of LaVergne, Tennessee, can be proud of their Wolverine 
Marching Band. I applaud the students, parents and teachers for their 
hard work and dedication.

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