HONORING AVON MARCHING BLACK AND GOLD

On 2024-12-11, Representative James R. Baird (R-IN-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING AVON MARCHING BLACK AND GOLD" in the House. The speech addressed education.

HONORING AVON MARCHING BLACK AND GOLD

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H7101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING AVON MARCHING BLACK AND GOLD (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Avon Marching Black and Gold, Avon High School's marching band who won both the 2024 Bands of America Grand National Championship and the ISSMA State finals for the second year in a row. Avon High School's marching band also won all three special award categories at the 2024 Bands of America Championship, taking home awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect Performance. I congratulate the students on their two big wins this year, and I am proud of their outstanding talent and perseverance that has led to their continued successes and national dominance. I also thank the parents, teachers, directors, and volunteers for their hard work and dedication to this program. They couldn't have done it without you. Congratulations again to the Avon Marching Black and Gold. ____________________