[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4959]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATIONS TO ``THE'' EAGLE PRIDE BAND

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2004

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention the ``THE'' 
Eagle Pride Band from Calhoun, Missouri, has been selected to perform 
at the Indianapolis 500 in May. For the 26 students who participate in 
the band this honor is well deserved.
  The students have been recognized for their combined talents, but 
they also deserve credit for efforts on behalf of those in need. A 
benefit concert held in the fall raised over $2,000 for needy families 
in Calhoun. In December 2001, following the terrorist attacks on 
Washington and New York City, the band put on a patriotic concert. Over 
700 attended, and the contributions for relief efforts exceeded $4,000.
  Continuing its tradition of excellence, in May the band will travel 
to Indiana to perform at the Indianapolis 500, participating in a 
parade, a prerace ceremony and at a special performance at the Indiana 
State Capitol.
  Mr. Speaker, the students of ``THE'' Eagle Pride Band, under the 
direction of Brandon Harris, represent their school, their community, 
and their State with honor and distinction. I am certain that the 
Members of the House will join me in congratulating them on their 
accomplishments and thanking them for their dedication to helping 
others.

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