[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 92 (Friday, June 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1213]
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               A TRIBUTE TO THE ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL BAND

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 
Arcadia High School Band from Valley County, Nebraska. On May 26, 2011 
the band visited Washington, D.C. for a special concert at the National 
World War II Memorial. Performing 12 patriotic anthems at the memorial, 
the talented group of students captured an audience from around the 
world who were visiting our nation's capital.
  The Arcadia High School Band traces its roots back to 1930 when 17 
students joined. Today, 77% of the student body plays in the band. 
Throughout the years, the band has regularly performed outside of the 
Arcadia community from Mount Rushmore, South Dakota to Grand Island, 
Nebraska. For 8 of the last 10 years the band received the highest 
rating at District Music Contests, including a standing ovation and 
superior ratings from all three judges.
  Led by Mr. Randall Warner, the Arcadia High School Band exemplifies a 
long standing commitment to excellence in musical performance and high 
academic standards. The band makes their community and the State of 
Nebraska extremely proud.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the exceptional 
talent and dedication of the Arcadia High School Band.

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