[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E236]
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         HONORING THE ADAMSVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 21, 2012

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, music is in the very heart and soul of 
the Tennessee 7th. We rise and sleep to rhythms played by our neighbors 
that are heard throughout the world. Simply put, musical excellence is 
commonplace in our corner of the country, but from time to time, 
remarkable sounds come along. I rise today to honor one such group of 
remarkable sound, the Adamsville Junior-Senior High School Band.
  Capturing their seventh Division One State Championship title since 
1999, the Adamsville Band knows a thing or two about hard work, 
flawless performances, and perfect sound. This group of high school 
musicians routinely brings home superior ratings in both the quality of 
their music and the caliber of their performance. This past season 
brought a new record-high score for the band with a score of 95.24 in 
the finals. Under the direction of Frank Congiardo, the young men and 
women of the Adamsville Junior-Senior High School Band are led with 
dedication, heart, and pride.
  The Tennessee 7th is home to outstanding singers, songwriters, 
producers, and performers, but we are only as strong as the next 
generation of dedicated musicians. The artists who take the field under 
the banner of the Adamsville High School Band are proving that our 
legacy of great sound is safe in their hands. I rise today to thank the 
talented students, countless supporters, and the professional 
leadership of Frank Congiardo for their outstanding success. I ask my 
colleagues to join with me in honoring these students as they add 
another note to the soundtrack of America.