[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE BAND CHEAP TRICK FOR THEIR INDUCTION INTO THE ROCK 
                          N' ROLL HALL OF FAME

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2016

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the band Cheap 
Trick on their induction into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Cheap 
Trick is rightfully being honored by this iconic institution for their 
outstanding contributions to the music industry.
  Cheap Trick, from our Congressional District in Rockford, Illinois, 
has performed over 5,000 times in the last four decades, sold over 20 
million records and has 40 gold and platinum recording awards. They 
have also been recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and 
Sciences for their incredible contributions to music and pop culture.
  Cheap Trick has been a staple of rock and roll for the past four 
decades, and their music has provided inspiration for young musicians 
for years and for decades to come. Despite their demanding tour 
schedule, Cheap Trick has always remembered their roots in Rockford and 
has always found time to perform in their hometown.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Cheap Trick for their 
contributions to the rock and roll community, and for always making 
Rockford proud. I congratulate them again on their well-earned 
induction into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and wish them the best of 
luck in their future endeavors.

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