[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           HONORING THE ANDREWS BAND DIRECTOR AND BUS DRIVER

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                          HON. AUGUST PFLUGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2021

  Mr. PFLUGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer sympathy and prayer 
to the community of Andrews, as well as the families of Darin Johns and 
Marc Boswell, who were tragically killed in a bus crash while traveling 
with the Andrews High School Band to a Mustangs playoff game two weeks 
ago.
  Darin Johns was the beloved band director for Andrews High School. In 
the weeks since the accident, we have seen an outpouring of testimonies 
about Mr. Johns from former students, friends, colleagues, and other 
band directors across the entire state of Texas.
  As I learn more about the life that Mr. Johns led, I am continually 
encouraged by the quality of service that he gave to his community and 
the quantity of people whose lives he touched.
  Mr. Johns was an active member of the Andrews community who dedicated 
his life to his faith, loved his wife Karen and family and friends 
deeply, and invested in his natural talent and deep love of music. He 
was a gifted musician who could play almost any instrument he touched. 
In his free time, he played in a Christian band and directed the church 
praise band as an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
  Mr. Johns deepest passion was encouraging the younger generations. 
For over 30 years, he taught others to love music as a high school band 
director. Over his impressive tenure, Mr. Johns led three different 
high school marching bands to the State Marching Contest. He lent all 
his time and energy to building up the dreams and talents of those 
around him.
  I also want to recognize Marc Boswell, a humble and beloved Andrews 
public servant, who also tragically passed away in the bus crash.
  Marc devoted his life to Andrews--as a high school math teacher, 
employee of the Andrews school district, involved community leader, and 
beloved friend, father, husband, and son. After retiring, Mr. Boswell 
stayed busy running stats for the Andrews football team, timing the 
swim team meets, and driving buses for Andrews ISD sports and extra-
curricular activities.
  He was known for his servant heart, incredible work ethic, infectious 
smiles, and deep love for his wife Carol and his children and 
grandchildren.
  Andrews ISD and our communities across West Texas are mourning the 
loss of these two incredible men.
  Camille and I are sending our support and prayers to Andrews, to the 
families of Mr. Johns and Mr. Boswell, as well as the loved ones of 
Nathan Haile, who was also killed in the crash.

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