[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1377-E1378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF EFFIE RUTH WEBB McQUEEN AND THE DENTON GOSPELAIRES

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Effie Ruth 
Webb McQueen of Denton, Texas and honor her for founding the Denton 
Gospelaires fifty years ago. In 1968, Sister McQueen, along with eight 
members, organized the Christian singing group that still performs to 
this day.
  The Denton Gospelaires was the first gospel quartet to be organized 
in the City of Denton.

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Its members have shown continued dedication to their faith by 
ministering through music over the last 50 years. Founding member 
Sister McQueen and original member Sister Mabel Deveraux continue to 
travel and perform with the group.
  On behalf of the constituents of the 26th Congressional District of 
Texas, it is my honor to join the Denton City Council in celebrating 
October 12, 2018 as ``Effie Ruth Webb McQueen Day.'' I congratulate 
Sister McQueen and the Denton Gospelaires on reaching this momentous 
milestone, and I hope they continue to share the gospel through their 
music for many years to come.

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