[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1020]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO THE MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY'S ELECTRIC EDGE BAND

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the talented musicians of the ``Morehead State University and Electric 
Edge'' band, which performed at the renowned Kentucky Society of 
Washington DC's Inaugural Bluegrass Ball on Saturday, January 19, 2013. 
Known for its high class entertainment, fine food, and Kentucky 
hospitality, the Bluegrass Ball is our premier inauguration party, made 
even more memorable when Electric Edge takes the stage.
  Great music is synonymous with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and so 
it has been my pleasure to welcome these gifted educators and musicians 
to the nation's Capitol City.
  In fact, music has always been an important way of life in Kentucky. 
We enjoy a rich music heritage from Appalachia on into the cornfields 
of western Kentucky. In classrooms and on stage, these band members are 
helping keep our proud musical traditions alive, while training up the 
next generation of Loretta Lynns and Ricky Scaggs. A couple weekends 
ago, their abilities were on display at the Bluegrass Ball, indulging 
us with the melodies of Kentucky right here in Washington, DC.
  The band includes nationally and internationally acclaimed members, 
some of them on the distinguished faculty of Morehead State University. 
They include hit-chart writer and singer Tony Pence, Professor Glenn 
Ginn on electric guitar, Professor Gordon Towell on Saxophone, 
Professor Steven Snyder on piano, Danny Cecil on bass, vocalist-
favorite Lisa Ginn, and Paul Deatherage on percussion.
  It likewise goes without saying that great food is synonymous with 
the Commonwealth of Kentucky. So, I'm also very pleased to recognize 
one of our nation's most celebrated chefs, Edward Lee, of Kentucky's 
famous ``610 Magnolia'' restaurant, who smartly found his way from New 
York to the Kentucky Derby and decided to stay. Chef Lee has a huge 
following as an alumnus of the ``Iron Chef of America'' and ``Top 
Chef'' television programs. One of his favorite foods is fried chicken, 
and he loves animals, especially horses. A true Kentucky gentleman, he 
graciously provided an exquisite three-course dinner for the Bluegrass 
Ball.
  I ask the Congress to join me in thanking the band and chef for 
showcasing their extraordinary talents and participating in the 57th 
Presidential Inauguration festivities.

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