[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 77 (Thursday, June 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1159]
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               HONORING THE JOHN OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 65th anniversary of 
the attack on Pearl Harbor.
  Every December Americans gather in Hawaii to remember the day that so 
changed the world. This year, the John Overton High School band has 
been selected to represent Tennessee as we commemorate Pearl Harbor and 
honor those who died there on that fateful December day. Making their 
second appearance at this event, it's clear we're being well 
represented by members of the John Overton High School band.
  The band will take part in a parade marking the day, perform at the 
USS Missouri Memorial and lay a wreath at the USS Arizona Memorial. 
This once in a lifetime opportunity will provide firsthand experience 
and insight into the bombing of Pearl Harbor and I know the students 
will never forget their time there.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in congratulating 
the John Overton High School band, and their leader Jo Ann Hood, on 
this wonderful honor. We applaud their hard work and their commitment 
to honoring America's fallen heroes.

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