[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate another stellar 
attainment by the Marcus High School Marching Band. This is not the 
first, second, or even third time that the Marcus Band has won the 
University Interscholastic League (UIL) Class 5A State Marching 
competition, but their fourth time to be state champions! The Marcus 
High School Marching Band has achieved a first in UIL history in any 
conference, by winning its fourth consecutive state marching finals 
contest. It is an amazing accomplishment that epitomizes their work 
ethic and musicality.
  The Marcus High School Marching Band has a talented and committed 
leadership team, headed by Amanda Drinkwater, Director of Bands, and 
Associate Directors: Kennan Wylie, Dominic Talanca and David Simon as 
well as Color Guard Director, John Leonard. The student members of the 
Marauder Band have worked long hours over many months to bring their 
winning performance ``Gilded Memories'' to fruition. They have been 
capably led by Drum Majors Sarah Jones and Scott Van Gundy.
  Edward S. Marcus High School is located in Flower Mound, Texas within 
the Lewisville Independent School District. The school's 
administrators, teachers and students as well as its dedicated booster 
organization have whole heartedly supported the band's endeavors and 
should also be recognized and commended.
  I am pleased to join the community in congratulating the Marcus High 
School Band. They have been excellent ambassadors for Flower Mound and 
the 26th District of Texas. It is my privilege to serve them in the 
U.S. House of Representatives.

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