[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 4 (Thursday, January 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF GARY LOCKE

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Gary Locke, a man who has 
brought pride and joy to my community for more than three decades as 
the director of the Riverside Community College's marching band.
  When Gary was hired to direct the program in 1984, the school had no 
drums, no uniforms, and just 16 kids who showed up to camp that first 
summer.
  Thirty-two years later, the Marching Tigers are a world-renowned 
marching band that has represented Riverside proudly in blockbuster 
movies, in television shows, and at prestigious venues around the 
world.
  Last week Gary and his wife, Sheila, led the band for the final time 
when they performed ``Bon Voyage'' at the New Year's Day parade in 
Paris.
  Congratulations, Gary, on your retirement. Thank you for inspiring 
your students and for invigorating our community throughout your 
incredible career.

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