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> RECOGNITION OF THE OHIO STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND MARCHING BAND ON 
> MARCHING
> IN THE 2010 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE -- HON. MARY JO KILROY (Extensions 
> of
> Remarks - March 15, 2010)
>
>
> [Page: E375]  GPO's PDF
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> HON. MARY JO KILROY OF OHIO
> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
> Monday, March 15, 2010
>
> Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Ohio State School for
> the Blind Marching Band, who in January 2010, became the first blind
> marching band in the nation to march in the Tournament of Roses Parade in
> Pasadena, California. Thirty-five talented and inspirational blind 
> students,
> accompanied by their sighted marching assistants, demonstrated their 
> unique
> abilities by marching alongside some of the nation's top marching bands.
>
> Located in Columbus, the publicly-funded Ohio State School for the Blind
> offers academic, vocational, and extra-curricular opportunities to its
> students. The school is committed to developing their students' potential 
> by
> partnering with the community to ensure that their students' educational
> experience is both effective and enjoyable.
>
> The Ohio State School for the Blind has the only fully blind marching band
> in the nation. Before joining the Tournament of Roses Parade, the marching
> band performed at the Ohio School for the Deaf football games and other
> local events. This unique marching band was formed in 2005 and the members
> were thrilled to discover in October 2008 that their application to march 
> in
> the Tournament of Roses Parade had been approved.
>
> January 1, 2010, was an exciting day for central Ohio. In addition to
> celebrating the victory of The Ohio State Buckeyes over the University of
> Oregon Ducks, I was proud to see the young people of the Ohio State School
> for the Blind Marching Band represent our district with such passion and
> skill. The marching band completed the full parade route of almost six 
> miles
> and participated in the halftime show, wowing the crowds with their
> signature performance of Script Ohio in Braille.
>
> The Ohio School for the Blind provides an immeasurable service to our 
> blind
> children and their families. Their marching band's recent trip to 
> California
> is an excellent example of one of the many achievements these dedicated 
> and
> talented students have attained. It is with great pride that I honor the
> Ohio State School for the Blind and congratulate its stellar Marching Band
> on such a remarkable achievement.
>
>
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> Barbara Jackson LeMoine
> Public Policy Assistant
> American Council of the Blind
> 2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650
> Arlington, VA 22201
> 202-467-5081
> blemoine at acb.org
> www.acb.org
> =========================
>
> The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is one of the leading national
> organizations of people who are blind and visually impaired and is 
> dedicated
> to improving the quality of life, equality of opportunity and independence
> of all people who have visual impairments.
>
>
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