[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6757]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE CANTON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND'S INTERNATIONAL 
              COMPETITION CHAMPIONSHIP IN DUBLIN, IRELAND

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 1999

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
the latest achievement of a wonderful group of young men and women from 
my district--the Canton, Texas, Mighty Eagle High School Band. Just 
last month, on St. Patrick's Day, I came before the House to honor the 
numerous awards and recognitions that have been bestowed upon these 
youngsters. In addition, I wanted to publicly acknowledge them for 
being chosen to represent the State of Texas in Dublin, Ireland, on St. 
Patrick's Day, for that city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  Mr. Speaker, not only did the Canton High School Band go to Dublin, 
Ireland to perform, but they won the international competition by 
winning the event's top prize. The Eagle Band ``wowed'' the five member 
international judging panel with its rendition of ``Festive Overture'' 
by Demitri Shostakovich. For its winning performance, the Eagle Band 
was recognized by Dublin Lord Mayor, Joe Doyle, with the parade 
competition championship trophy.
  Playing before crowds of people and ambassadors from France, Russia, 
Argentina, England and Germany, the Canton Band proudly represented 
their home town, the State of Texas and the United States. As we 
adjourn today, let us do so in honor of the Canton Mighty Eagle Band 
and their latest achievement.

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