[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9032]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RICHLAND COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Richland 
County Middle School in Olney, Illinois, for their recognition by the 
National Association of Music Merchants.
  It is a great honor to be seen as one of the Best Communities for 
Music Education in the United States. With help from director Eric 
Combs, the middle school's music program has shown commitment and 
support of the arts throughout the school and the community. The music 
program allows students to express themselves and grow as a person.
  I applaud Mr. Combs and all of the participating students for their 
dedication to this program and for their hard work. I ask that we all 
congratulate Director Eric Combs and the students at Richland County 
Middle School for their Best Communities for Music Education Award.

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