[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16194]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL OUTDOOR ENSEMBLE

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my alma mater, Tarpon 
Springs High School, and its outdoor ensemble for winning the 2014 
Bands of America championship.
  This is their sixth championship in 14 years, Mr. Speaker. They have 
won a total of 11 grand championships in Bands of America regionals in 
Georgia and Florida. The Tarpon Springs marching band has also been 
dubbed Grand Champions at the Seminole Sound Spectacular for the past 
13 consecutive years.
  The Sponger band, named for the early 20th century sponge divers who 
migrated from Greece to Tarpon Springs, Florida, are the single most 
dominant and accomplished marching band in Florida.
  Congratulations to the students; the band leader, Kevin Ford; and the 
parents involved in this year's championship. ``Go, Spongers!'' Mr. 
Speaker, I am so proud.

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