[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 8648]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING RICHMOND NATIVE AND AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT ELLIOTT 
                                 YAMIN

  (Mr. CANTOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Richmond, 
Virginia, native and American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin for 
pursuing his dream while sharing his powerful voice with all of us. 
Elliott is returning home a star; a man with an extraordinary gift who 
dared to put his talent on display and achieved great success. 
Elliott's personality and amazing ability won over the judges and the 
viewers to earn him national recognition as a final contestant on the 
most popular show on television. Elliott will be returning home to 
Richmond, having inspired and entertained millions with his 
extraordinary singing voice and charisma. I join Elliott's community, 
family and friends in proud recognition of his fantastic achievement 
and undoubtedly bright future.

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