[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 9 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E99]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE 2008 LAWRENCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 15, 2009

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
Lawrence Central High School Marching Band, whose 2008 success 
catapulted them forward as one of our nation's top high school marching 
bands.
  With hours of dedicated practice, the band developed a musical 
expertise and performance ability that led them to their first Indiana 
State Championship since 2000. Following this victory, they were 
invited to participate in the Bands of America Grand Nationals where 
they placed third.
  Lawrence Central's amazing season culminated with an invitation to 
the prestigious Annual Fiesta Bowl and Blue Cross/Blue Shield National 
Band Competition. Competing against the nation's best bands, Lawrence 
Central was crowned Grand Master Champion, the highest award available.
  The band's achievements would not have been possible without the 
highest quality band staff. Directors of Bands Randy Greenwell and 
Matthew James and their staff all served as excellent teachers and 
mentors to their band members. Additionally, all the Lawrence Central 
fans, and in particular the spirited student body, should be recognized 
for their enthusiastic support.
  I offer my sincere congratulations to the Lawrence Central Marching 
Band, their band staff, classmates and parents on their incredible 
success in 2008.

                          ____________________