[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF EDWARD WINFIELD TAYLOR

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                           HON. DAVID ROUZER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2019

  Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to bring to the attention 
of this distinguished body Mr. Edward Winfield Taylor of Clinton, North 
Carolina, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Mr. Taylor is a 
dedicated community leader in Sampson County and in commemoration of 
Mr. Taylor's outstanding achievements and service to the community, 
Mayor Lew Starling of Clinton proclaimed Saturday, February 9, 2019, as 
``Edward W. Taylor Day.''
  This is a well-deserved honor. Mr. Taylor helped shape countless 
lives during his 36-year tenure as an admired teacher and band director 
at Clinton High School. He even went on to earn induction into the 
North Carolina Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame in 2011. Mr. Taylor 
helped make a small-town band competitive with some of largest bands 
across the state, marching in several national parades such as the 
Lion's International Parade in New York and the Cherry Blossom Festival 
in Washington, D.C.
  Mr. Taylor's service to the community extended beyond his role as a 
teacher and band director. He taught Bible school at Graves Memorial 
Presbyterian Church for twenty years and coached baseball and football 
at the Clinton Recreation Department for fifteen years. Not only has he 
dedicated his life to serving his community and youth, he also served 
in the United States Air Force where he was a drum major for the 
marching band.
  Edward Taylor and many others just like him brought liberty to 
millions throughout the world during a very dark time of world-history, 
and he is one of the giants of his time who made America great by doing 
his part day in and day out to influence the lives around him and 
serving our country every step of the way.
  Congratulations to Mr. Taylor on 90 great years. May God continue to 
bless him.
  Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the proclamation of the mayor 
of Clinton.

                        ``Edward W. Taylor Day''

                          Happy 90th Birthday

       Whereas, family and friends will come together at Coharie 
     Country Club, 101 Coharie Lane, Clinton, NC, on this day, 
     Saturday, February 9, 2019, and celebrate the life of MR. 
     EDWARD W. TAYLOR; and
       Whereas, February 12, 2019, will mark the 90th birthday of 
     this outstanding man of Clinton, Sampson County, North 
     Carolina; and
       Whereas, Mr. Edward W. Taylor was born February 12, 1929 in 
     Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; and
       Whereas, he has been blesed throughout the years and others 
     have been blessed by him in many ways. He has contributed 
     much to the City of Clinton and surrounding areas as a band 
     director at Clinton High School for 36 years that won titles 
     at the state and national levels in some of the most 
     prestigious events; and
       Whereas, his name is known throughout the land: he led 
     Clinton High School bands that marched the Lion's Club Parade 
     in New York, Atlanta, and New Orleans and won events at the 
     Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC; the Dogwood 
     Festival in Knoxville, TN; and the Apple Blossom Festival in 
     Winchester, VA; and
       Whereas, he also served as choir director at Graves 
     Memorial Presbyterian Church for several years.
       Now, therefore, I, Lew Starling, Mayor of the City of 
     Clinton, North Carolina, do extend good wishes and hereby 
     proclaim this day, Saturday, February 9, 2019, as: ``EDWARD 
     W. TAYLOR DAY''.
       In Witness Whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and seal of 
     said City of Clinton, this the 9th day of February, 2019.
                                                     Lew Starling,
     Mayor.

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