[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1900]
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         IN RECOGNITION OF THE ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Argyle High 
School Marching Band, which has earned their 5th victory at the 
University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Marching Band contest. 
The Eagle Marching Band has competed six times in the UIL state 
marching finals, and out of those competitions, the band has achieved 
first place honors an astonishing five times!
   The Argyle High School Marching Band's achievements are based upon 
the devotion and hard work that each individual student member puts 
into their performance, giving it their best efforts from the first hot 
practice in the blazing summer sun, through repeated practices, 
football game half-times and progressively competitive marching 
contests. Student leaders for the 2012 Argyle High School Marching Band 
are Drum Majors Randi Martin, Cameron Schafer and Lindsey Johnson. This 
fall, the crowning attainment for 120-plus band members was winning the 
UIL Class 3A championship for a third consecutive time with their 
remarkable program: ``Moving Parts.'' Led by Director of Bands, Kathy 
Johnson and Assistant Directors, Michael Lemish, Lucy Pascasio, Evan 
Fletcher, and Color Guard Instructor Sarah Ross, the leadership team 
for the Argyle High School Marching Band is to be commended as well.
   I join the citizens of Argyle, the band booster organization and 
band parents in congratulating the Argyle High School Marching Band for 
their tremendous winning record. They have been excellent musical 
ambassadors for their school, community and the 26th District of Texas. 
It is my privilege to serve the administrators, teachers, staff and 
students of the Argyle Independent School District in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.

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