[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor the Fayette 
High School marching band from my district for being selected to march 
in Washington's upcoming Memorial Day Parade.
  The Marching Falcons found out in the fall that they had been 
selected to march in the parade, and their small community quickly 
rallied around them to raise the money they needed to go. Tomorrow they 
will board a bus, bright and early, to make the 14-hour drive here.
  The band's director, Alex Kirby, told me the group has put in many 
hours of practice. School has already let out for summer vacation, but 
the dedicated band members still show up for practice 5 days a week, 
even the seniors who have already graduated.
  I am so proud of this marching band and the dedication the students 
have shown in perfecting their music. I know that they will do a great 
job.
  Congratulations.

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