[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18592]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL BAND

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Marcus High 
School Band from Flower Mound, Texas and their recent outstanding 
achievement in winning the 2010 Class 5A UIL State Marching 
Championship. The 300+ band members represent the communities of 
Highland Village, Double Oak, Copper Canyon and Flower Mound. They are 
very capably led by Director of Bands, Amanda Drinkwater and Associate 
Directors David Simon, Dominic Talanca and Kennan Wylie, and Color 
Guard Director John Leonard.
  These accomplished young people deserve praise for their hard work 
and dedication. Student leaders of the Marcus Band are Drum Majors 
Connor Brem, Josh Dover, Kaitlyn Harry and Kevin Jones, and Color Guard 
Captain Kelsey Branson. They have an exceptional support system in the 
family and community members who comprise the Marcus Band Boosters.
  The Marcus Band has the enviable reputation as one of the preeminent 
marching bands in the United States. Over the past thirty years, the 
band has earned hundreds of awards and honors. The Marcus Band's 
devotion to excellence resulted in the unparalled achievement of 
winning this prestigious state title for the third straight time.
  Madam Speaker, it is truly an honor to have the opportunity to 
commend the Marcus High School Band. I am proud to represent the 
exemplary administrators, teachers, staff and students that comprise 
the Lewisville Independent School District in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.

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