[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1939-E1940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF THE A.I. DUPONT HIGH SCHOOL TIGER MARCHING BAND

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to pay tribute to the A.I. DuPont High School Tiger Marching Band 
as they prepare for their fifth appearance in the Rose Parade. The 
school, located in Wilmington, Delaware, has worked hard to create a 
strong musical program, for which they should be very proud. The band's 
musical performances, which are selected and designed by the students, 
are always an exciting event for the entire community.
  The band boasts an impressive record worthy of high praise. Their 
performances have inspired audiences at countless local, national and 
even international events. Some of these notable appearances include; 
two Orange Bowl Parades, two Presidential Inaugurations, the dedication 
of the Vietnam War Memorial, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a 
Peace Parade in Vatican City and four Rose Parades--soon to be five. 
They are currently the most televised high school band in America and 
have placed first in every marching competition they have entered since 
1989. That is why it is no surprise that when I was asked to recommend 
a band to represent Delaware in the 2008 Memorial Day Parade in 
Washington, DC, the A.I. DuPont Tigers quickly came to mind.
  There are currently 265 members in the Tiger Marching Band, all of 
whom have worked tirelessly to carry on the strong Tiger tradition set 
before them. Their efforts are evident, which is why they have been 
invited to participate in the 119th Rose Parade this January in 
Pasadena, California. This makes them the only band outside California 
to march in the parade four times under the same director. I am 
confident they will represent Delaware well in California on New Year's 
Day.

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  I would like to wish the A.I. DuPont High School Tiger Marching Band 
the best of luck in this exciting period of preparation for the 
upcoming Rose Parade. The hard work and dedication put forth by all of 
those involved is truly commendable and I can think of no band more 
capable of representing Delaware at the Rose Parade this January.

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