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"Madame Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor members of the South Cobb High School Blue Eagle Marching Band. Under the direction of Band Director Zachary Cogdill, and with the support of Principal Grant Rivera, the administration, faculty and students at South Cobb High School, these students were chosen to represent the great State of Georgia during the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade next Tuesday. I am immensely proud of their dedication and diligent preparation for this occasion when President-Elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.

This fall, the Blue Eagle Marching Band won eleven trophies including Best in Class and Grand Champion in Class. They also performed at the Georgia Dome in Downtown Atlanta. With the support of the Atlanta community, the high school was able to raise $130,000 for their trip to Washington. I am thankful for the generosity of my hometown and each individual who supported South Cobb’s students.

On Friday night, the Blue Eagle Marching Band will depart Austell, Georgia for Washington, D.C. For many, this will be a first visit to our Nation’s Capital. I wish them a safe journey and congratulations on this outstanding achievement. I am honored to represent such talented constituents. Thank you Madame Speaker."

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