[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           IN RECOGNITION OF LEWISVILLE ISD'S MARCHING BANDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Flower 
Mound, Marcus, and Hebron High School bands for their noteworthy 
success at the 2016 UIL Class 6A Marching Band Contest. These 
Lewisville ISD bands achieved the first, second and third place honors, 
setting a first-time UIL record for a single school district to win the 
top three spots in the largest classification. Their outstanding 
performances were made possible through the talents, perseverance and 
hard work of the band students under the incredible leadership of Brent 
Biskup at Flower Mound, Andy Sealey at Hebron, and Amanda Drinkwater at 
Marcus.
  The Flower Mound High School band won the state marching contest for 
the first time in the school's history as well as secured its second 
consecutive top spot at the Bands of America Super Regional competition 
four days earlier. Their rise to victory is no doubt due to their 
creative and extraordinary dedication to their craft. Hebron High 
School took a narrow second place, and their achievements this year 
have served to inspire the students around them. Marcus High School 
finished in third place, and had previously been consecutive five-time 
winners. Their long-term success reflects well on the organization and 
the students and parents who make the show possible.
  It is a privilege to represent these bands and the Lewisville 
Independent School District in the U.S. House of Representatives. I 
look forward to seeing more great accomplishments from LISD and their 
bands and wish them the best of luck in all future endeavors.

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