[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 10, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE PELLA MARCHING DUTCH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Iowa (Mrs. Miller-Meeks) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pella 
Marching Dutch of Pella High School, who recently participated in the 
Rose Bowl Parade.
  Each year, only 21 bands across the world receive an invitation to 
play in the parade. The Pella Marching Dutch have joined the ranks as 
one of the greatest marching bands of our time.
  This is not the first time the Pella Marching Dutch have received 
this high honor, having appeared in the parade in 1988 and 2002. I was 
fortunate enough to watch the Marching Dutch on Monday, and I was 
amazed by the talent that was demonstrated by the students at Pella 
High School.
  I congratulate the Pella Marching Dutch again on representing Iowa in 
the Rose Parade, and I look forward to watching their future 
performances.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins).


                                Go Dawgs

  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, how 'bout them Dawgs?
  It is an honor this morning to rise and deliver my first speech on 
the floor of the people's House, and what a special occasion it is.

  After last night's resounding victory, it is clear that the Georgia 
Bulldogs haven't gotten tired of winning.
  I congratulate the University of Georgia, especially the players, who 
left it all on the field during practice and the games and earned 
another championship last night.
  Because of their passion and talent, the number one State for 
business is now the number one State for college football for the 
second year in a row.
  As the Representative for Georgia's 10th District, the proud home of 
the University of Georgia, I could not be prouder of the team or 
happier for our State because the Dawgs are on top of the SEC and all 
of college football once again.
  Go Dawgs.
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, it was difficult to yield--I had to 
pause a little bit, as a TCU Horned Frog--to my colleague, but in the 
spirit of camaraderie, I did so.

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