[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1308-E1309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DARIN JOHNS

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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 family of Darin Johns, who 
was 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.
  Andrews ISD and our communities across West Texas are mourning the 
loss of Mr. Johns.
  Camille and I are sending our support and prayers to Andrews and Mr. 
Johns' family.

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