[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22463]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  L.D. BELL HIGH SCHOOL'S BLUE RAIDER MARCHING BAND PLACES 2ND AT THE 
              BANDS OF AMERICA GRAND NATIONAL COMPETITION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
performance of the L.D. Bell High School's Blue Raider Marching Band of 
the 26th District of Texas. L.D. Bell placed second at the Bands of 
America Grand National Competition in Indianapolis.
  The Grand Nationals Competition is considered to be the most elite 
marching band contest in the nation. L.D. Bell's Band of 300 students 
was also recognized with the National Outstanding Music Award. Earlier 
in the week, the band received second place at the rigorous UIL 5A 
State Marching Band Contest in San Antonio, Texas.
  The Blue Raiders' achievements are the combined efforts of many 
extremely talented students, dedicated school administrators, the H-E-B 
School District, and a support network of parents and community. The 
students have excelled under the capable direction of Directors Jeremy 
Earnhart, Jolette Wine, Nick Thomas, Brandon Holt, and Wes Cartwright.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the achievements of the L.D. 
Bell High School Blue Raider Marching Band. I extend my sincere 
congratulations to these hard-working students, and I look forward to 
their future successes.

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