[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H4810-H4811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      CONGRATULATING ELLIE SHEEHAN

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Ellie Sheehan, drum major of the Penn State Blue Band this 
season.
  This is a historic milestone because Ellie is the first woman to hold 
the position in the Blue Band's 126-year history.
  Ellie hails from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and is pursuing a 
degree in marketing with a minor in digital media trends and analytics. 
She brings years of experience within the Blue Band, most recently as a 
leader of the piccolos. The Blue Band's drum major leads the band 
through warm-ups and performances.
  Since 1977, it has been a tradition for the drum major to do a front 
flip as the band enters the field at home football games. Ellie 
continues this tradition.
  As any visitor to Beaver Stadium can attest, the Blue Band plays a 
central role in Penn State's game day and represents the highest level 
of tradition, excellence, and pride.
  Mr. Speaker, as a graduate of Penn State, I am proud to congratulate 
Ellie Sheehan for being a fantastic Blue Band drum major.

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