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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
IN HONOR OF EDWARD WINFIELD TAYLOR
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HON. DAVID ROUZER
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to bring to the attention
of this distinguished body Mr. Edward Winfield Taylor of Clinton, North
Carolina, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Mr. Taylor is a
dedicated community leader in Sampson County and in commemoration of
Mr. Taylor's outstanding achievements and service to the community,
Mayor Lew Starling of Clinton proclaimed Saturday, February 9, 2019, as
``Edward W. Taylor Day.''
This is a well-deserved honor. Mr. Taylor helped shape countless
lives during his 36-year tenure as an admired teacher and band director
at Clinton High School. He even went on to earn induction into the
North Carolina Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame in 2011. Mr. Taylor
helped make a small-town band competitive with some of largest bands
across the state, marching in several national parades such as the
Lion's International Parade in New York and the Cherry Blossom Festival
in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Taylor's service to the community extended beyond his role as a
teacher and band director. He taught Bible school at Graves Memorial
Presbyterian Church for twenty years and coached baseball and football
at the Clinton Recreation Department for fifteen years. Not only has he
dedicated his life to serving his community and youth, he also served
in the United States Air Force where he was a drum major for the
marching band.
Edward Taylor and many others just like him brought liberty to
millions throughout the world during a very dark time of world-history,
and he is one of the giants of his time who made America great by doing
his part day in and day out to influence the lives around him and
serving our country every step of the way.
Congratulations to Mr. Taylor on 90 great years. May God continue to
bless him.
Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the proclamation of the mayor
of Clinton.
``Edward W. Taylor Day''
Happy 90th Birthday
Whereas, family and friends will come together at Coharie
Country Club, 101 Coharie Lane, Clinton, NC, on this day,
Saturday, February 9, 2019, and celebrate the life of MR.
EDWARD W. TAYLOR; and
Whereas, February 12, 2019, will mark the 90th birthday of
this outstanding man of Clinton, Sampson County, North
Carolina; and
Whereas, Mr. Edward W. Taylor was born February 12, 1929 in
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; and
Whereas, he has been blesed throughout the years and others
have been blessed by him in many ways. He has contributed
much to the City of Clinton and surrounding areas as a band
director at Clinton High School for 36 years that won titles
at the state and national levels in some of the most
prestigious events; and
Whereas, his name is known throughout the land: he led
Clinton High School bands that marched the Lion's Club Parade
in New York, Atlanta, and New Orleans and won events at the
Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC; the Dogwood
Festival in Knoxville, TN; and the Apple Blossom Festival in
Winchester, VA; and
Whereas, he also served as choir director at Graves
Memorial Presbyterian Church for several years.
Now, therefore, I, Lew Starling, Mayor of the City of
Clinton, North Carolina, do extend good wishes and hereby
proclaim this day, Saturday, February 9, 2019, as: ``EDWARD
W. TAYLOR DAY''.
In Witness Whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and seal of
said City of Clinton, this the 9th day of February, 2019.
Lew Starling,
Mayor.
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