[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE SAVANNAH DRAMA CLUB

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 2008

  Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Savannah 
Drama Club for their excellence in the arts. The Savannah Drama Club is 
a youth based ministry that presents youthful styles of praise and 
performance. Founded by Pastor Carl Gilliard and his wife, Lashawanda, 
thirteen years ago, the Savannah Drama Club is now known for its polite 
and respectful youth members as well as their amazing talents.
   The Savannah Drama Club is visiting Washington DC this coming 
October and will be making their fifth performance at the White House. 
The group has also performed on the steps of the Capitol, the Nation's 
monuments, as well as local jails, community centers, Christian camps, 
and family shelters. Through their use of theater, poetry, music, 
dance, spoken word, and even miming, the group is able to spread the 
Word of God to all.
   Since its inception, it's estimated that about 900 children have 
been involved with the program and currently has 42 active 
participants. This revolutionary drama club has not only touched the 
thousands who have bore witness to their show, but has also had a great 
influence on the children involved. This program has kept students off 
the streets, shown them the rewards of strong discipline, and most 
importantly, how important it is to serve a higher power than 
themselves.
   I would like to take this time to recognize their accomplishments in 
the arts and ministry, and also to wish them a warm welcome to 
Washington.

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