[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
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            RECOGNIZING THE 2017 NATIONAL SINGING CONVENTION

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 2017

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, this weekend the State of Alabama will 
host the 2017 National Singing Convention in my home county of Winston 
County. This event will take place in Houston, Alabama on November 16-
17 at Houston Baptist Church. The convention this year will be under 
the leadership of the 2017 president, Mr. Dylan Feezell.
  Southern Gospel Music is often referred to as America's music. Gospel 
music gave rise to bluegrass and country music. The importance of 
gospel music is honored each year with the National Gospel Singing 
Convention.
  The National Gospel Singing Convention first began in 1936. In the 
eight decades since its inception, the National Singing Convention have 
played a major role in the development of gospel music in America and 
around the world. The first convention was also held in Alabama, in the 
city of Birmingham.
  I am proud to have this convention in the district I represent, the 
Fourth District of Alabama. This annual convention is not only an 
opportunity to fellowship and to promote gospel music, its main purpose 
is to exalt and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  I use this occasion to emphasize the fact that Southern Gospel Music 
has made a tremendous positive impact on America and our nation's 
music. It continues to thrive and it make an impact on our communities, 
our culture and our faith.
  Furthermore, I want to congratulate Mr. Dylan Feezell and the 
officers for their leadership of this year's convention in Houston, 
Alabama and wish them the best on a successful weekend.