[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 62 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H2762-H2763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING RICHMOND NATIVE AND AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT ELLIOTT 
                                 YAMIN

  (Mr. CANTOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Richmond, 
Virginia, native and American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin for 
pursuing his dream while sharing his powerful voice with all of us. 
Elliott is returning home a star; a man with an extraordinary gift who 
dared to put his talent on display and achieved great success. 
Elliott's personality and amazing ability won over the judges and the 
viewers to earn him national recognition as a

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final contestant on the most popular show on television. Elliott will 
be returning home to Richmond, having inspired and entertained millions 
with his extraordinary singing voice and charisma. I join Elliott's 
community, family and friends in proud recognition of his fantastic 
achievement and undoubtedly bright future.

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