[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO KEVIN D. LYONS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Kevin D. 
Lyons the Illustrious Potentate of the Oman Temple Number 72 Ancient 
Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Prince Hall 
Affiliated. The Temple membership is honoring him at the Potentate's 
Ball on May 19th in my hometown of Flint, Michigan.
  A native of New Jersey, Kevin attended East Orange High School with 
an emphasis in College Preparatory Music. He graduated from Delaware 
State University with a major in Music Education and obtained his 
masters degree at Howard University in Performance and Jazz Studies.
  Bringing his love of music to Michigan, Kevin works for the Beecher 
Community School District as the district-wide assistant director of 
bands. He also provides private lessons in drum and percussion 
instruments and is a professional drummer with the music group ``Deep 
Blue.'' He is a life member of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary 
Band Fraternity and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. He 
belongs to the Music Educators National Conference, National 
Association of Rudimental Drummers, the Percussive Art Society 
International Conference, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and all Prince 
Hall Masonic Houses.
  In addition to being a committed music teacher, Kevin also uses his 
talent for the worship of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is a member of 
Vermont Christian Church and is the Chairman of the Media Ministry. He 
is the former president of the Christian Men's Fellowship, a former co-
sponsor of the Youth Ushers, and a participant on the Finance Team.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding Kevin D. Lyons's devotion to his community, his students, 
his church, and to congratulate him for his service to the Oman Temple 
Number 72.

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