[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H1987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING STANLY COUNTY NATIVE AND AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT KELLIE 
                                PICKLER

  (Mr. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, today I want to congratulate Albemarle, North 
Carolina, native and ``American Idol'' contestant Kellie Pickler for 
pursuing her dream and using her God-given talent to sing. Kellie is 
returning home, but she consistently received some of the highest vote 
totals of any of the other contestants. And it is easy to understand 
why. Kellie's charm and talent clearly defined her success each week as 
Americans tuned in to the most popular show on television. Kellie will 
be returning home to Stanly County and North Carolina a true idol to 
many for her performances, her extraordinary singing voice and the 
grace she personified in front of millions as she represented her 
community, family and friends.
  Kellie, we wish you the best. I know that great opportunities lie 
ahead for you.

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