[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE PEARLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR BEING SELECTED TO 
                       PERFORM IN THE ROSE PARADE

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2019

  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Pearland 
High School marching band, also known as ``The Pride of Pearland,'' for 
being chosen to perform in the 131st annual Rose Parade.
  The band was chosen for a number of reasons, most notably its 
member's community service efforts, specifically towards hurricane, 
Harvey relief. The band was one of 16 chosen out of over 100 national 
and international applicants and the only Texas band selected this 
year. In addition to community work, the bands are judged based on 
musicality and marching skills. The band also garnered community 
support to help raise the money funds needed to pay for the trip to 
Pasadena, California, for the parade.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to the Pearland marching band for being chosen to 
represent Texas at the historical Rose Parade. We are very proud of 
them and this incredible accomplishment.

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