[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27165]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MRS. MARGIE SULLIVAN

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure 
that I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Margie Sullivan for her 
accomplishments and dedication to the bluegrass gospel music industry.
  Sullivan, born in Baskin, LA, has devoted more than 60 years to the 
bluegrass gospel music ministry. Known as the ``First Lady of Bluegrass 
Gospel Music,'' she is featured in the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame 
located in Bean Blossom, Indiana. In addition, she is an International 
Bluegrass Music Association Living Legend recipient, member of the 
Alabama Country Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and has been 
named as ``Goodwill Ambassador'' for bluegrass music in several 
European countries.
  Earning these recognitions is a tremendous honor, and I commend 
Margie for her hard work and compassion.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Mrs. Margie Sullivan. She 
is truly deserving of our appreciation.

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