[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                LUKE BRYAN, CMA ``TOP NEW ARTIST'' 2010

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Luke 
Bryan, of Leesburg, Georgia, who won the 45th Annual Academy of Country 
Music Award for Top New Artist on Sunday, April 18th in Las Vegas, 
Nevada.
  All of us in Southwest Georgia are proud of his accomplishment and I 
would like to recognize and applaud Mr. Bryan's dedication and 
determination to his art. He has worked diligently, and his album, 
``Doin' My Thing,'' peaked at the Number Two spot on the Country Album 
Billboard. On behalf of my constituents in Georgia's Second 
Congressional District, I offer my congratulations on a job well done!
  I cannot put into words the amount of pride that everyone in 
Leesburg, and indeed in the Second Congressional District, has in being 
able to claim this outstanding musician as one of us. He has 
accomplished a special goal, one that could not have been possible 
without the unrelenting support and encouragement from his family and 
community.
  The ``Top New Artist'' winner was elected through fan votes by voting 
online in February and March. Residents of the City of Leesburg and the 
State of Georgia should be commended for the outstanding loyalty and 
support they displayed in voting for Mr. Bryan.
  Madam Speaker, Luke Bryan has worked hard, persevered, made 
sacrifices, and developed the character that will help him to succeed. 
Once again, I congratulate Mr. Bryan on his achievement.

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