[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 166 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 BUCK RAMBO INDUCTED INTO THE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION'S HALL 
                                OF FAME

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2012

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, music is in the very fiber of our being, 
and we are proud to continually showcase the sounds that call Tennessee 
``home.'' I rise today to honor one of Tennessee's great sounds as he 
is inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame.
  Buck Rambo started a Gospel singing group in 1960 and quickly set the 
world ablaze with great harmonies. It would become The Singing Rambos 
and the group would release over 70 projects, making them a household 
name in America, Central America, the Bahamas, and Europe. Adding to 
their bright career, Buck led the group to television where they were 
central to the early beginnings of many faith-based stations. The 
Singing Rambos entertained troops at Strategic Air Command Bases, in 
Vietnam, and in several European military posts. Having hung up his 
travel hat, Buck now leads a life of service to his faith, his family, 
and his community.
  The very rhythm of our culture, Gospel music lifts and carries us 
through our darkest moments to our brightest days. The sounds of The 
Singing Rambos are deeper than the notes on a page: they are hummed 
into our souls. I ask my colleagues to join with me in congratulating 
Buck Rambo on his induction to the Southern Gospel Music Association's 
Hall of Fame.

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