[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 189 (Monday, December 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2990]
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             TRIBUTE TO HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 14, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate 
the Harrison High School marching band for being selected to 
participate in this year's Macys' Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Hoyas 
were one of 8 high school marching bands chosen nationwide to 
participate in this once in a lifetime experience.
  Being awarded this prestigious distinction for the Macy's 
Thanksgiving Day Parade is recognition of being one of the very best 
high school bands in the country. The Hoyas' selection is a testament 
to their dedication, devotion and hard work. The parade was a perfect 
opportunity for them to showcase their skills and countless hours of 
practice, and anyone who saw the parade on TV on Thanksgiving Day knows 
they did us proud.
  I'd also like to commend the parents, faculty, and entire community 
who worked to make this possible by supporting the 193-member band.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of all my constituents, I am proud to 
congratulate the Hoyas on their selection and for their success at the 
parade.

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