[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27614]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2005

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Crestview High School Marching Band in Crestview, Florida for their 
remarkable performance in the 79th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day 
Parade.
  The Big Red Machine, directed by David Cadle, was chosen as one of 
six high school bands to perform in the renowned parade. As everyone 
knows, Macy's saves the best for last with Santa Claus arriving in 
Herald Square. This holds true for marching bands as Crestview was 
honored to celebrate Santa's yearly anticipated arrival in to Herald 
Square, while millions of Americans were at home watching with 
excitement.
  The band's dedication and hard work was apparent throughout the show. 
Awakening the holiday spirit in each and every one of us, they welcomed 
in the holiday season with warmth and joy as they performed a colorful 
rendition of ``We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'' Watching their smiling 
faces as they marched into the Square reminded me of how proud I am to 
represent the people of Northwest Florida.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize and congratulate 
the Crestview High School Marching Band for their outstanding 
performance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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