[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING MATRIX M3 INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Matrix M3 
indoor percussion ensemble as Ohio's 13th Congressional District 
Champions of the Week.
  Last month, the M3 percussion ensemble performed at the WGI World 
Championships. After their preliminary performance left them just two 
points in the lead, M3 gave it their all in the finals, securing the 
first place prize. They are now world champions in the Scholastic 
Independent division after earning a final and near-perfect score.
  The WGI Championship was the final competition in the Matrix M3 
percussion ensemble's busy season, after competing in seven different 
contests across the Midwest. The group is a perfect example of why 
Ohio's 13th Congressional District is known as the birthplace of 
champions. I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in the 
future.
  Once again, I congratulate the Matrix M3 indoor percussion ensemble 
for bringing home this gold medal. Our community is so very proud of 
their hard work and incredible talent.

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