[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 170 (Tuesday, December 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         THE PRIMITIVE QUARTET

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 3, 2013

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize six outstanding 
constituents who together form the vocal ensemble the Primitive 
Quartet. The Primitive Quartet is a gospel music group formed by two 
sets of brothers in 1973.
   The quartet is currently comprised of Reagan, Larry and Mike Riddle; 
Norman Wilson; Randy Fox; and Jeff Tolbert. Together they play over 150 
shows per year spanning more than 50,000 miles. The Primitive Quartet's 
contributions to blue grass and gospel music in Buncombe County span 
forty years. To celebrate this anniversary, the Board of Commissioners 
in Buncombe County, North Carolina, proclaimed October 12, 2013 to be 
``Primitive Quartet Day''.
   The Quartet's commitment to excellence and passion for spreading the 
Gospel should be commended. As such, I am proud to honor the Primitive 
Quartet and its members, both past and present.

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