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Extensions of Remarks E1601 EXTENSIONS of REMARKS November 28, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1601 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS HONORING THE DISCOVERY OF HONORING MRS. CYNTHIA MORRIS- RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS HERNANDO DE SOTO’S 1539 EN- SAPP FOR HER DEDICATED OF MEMPHIS CENTRAL HIGH CAMPMENT AND THE LOST NA- SERVICE TO THE MISSOURI DIVI- SCHOOL MARCHING BAND TIVE AMERICAN TOWN OF SION OF TOURISM POTANO HON. STEVE COHEN OF TENNESSEE HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TED S. YOHO OF MISSOURI Tuesday, November 28, 2017 OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebrate the accomplishments of Memphis Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Central High School Marching Band that, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 November 5, 2017, won the 2017 National Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise High School High Stepping Marching Cham- Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to today to honor the upcoming retirement of pionship. honor the discovery of Hernando de Soto’s Mrs. Cynthia Morris-Sapp from her over 24 High Stepping Nationals was founded on 1539 Encampment and the lost Native Amer- years of dedicated service to the Missouri Di- the principles of promoting academic excel- ican town of Potano, by the University of Flor- vision of Tourism. lence through music education and the per- ida professors, Dr. Fred White and Dr. Michele forming arts. The Memphis Central High White, and University of Florida Anderson Mrs. Morris-Sapp grew up in the Warrensburg, Missouri area where she grad- School Warriors exemplify these laudable Scholar Ethan White. This newly discovered goals. Despite having to buy their uniforms uated from Warrensburg High School and archaeological site is the oldest confirmed from another school and having their instru- New World contact site in the United States. Central Missouri State University with a Bach- ments handed down from musicians before elor’s degree in Recreation. During her college In one of the most important events in U.S. them, the Warriors’ talent and dedication years, Mrs. Morris-Sapp worked as an intern history, de Soto was the first European to dis- shines through. cover the Mississippi River and explore an for Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Waverly, Ten- Because of the Central High School War- area that today would hold 10 States. Until nessee and continued to work there after riors’ devotion to music and the arts they prac- this incredible archaeological discovery, there graduation. ticed for several hours nearly every day to be- was no physical evidence of de Soto’s 4,000- In 1986, Mrs. Morris-Sapp moved back to fore the competition. Under the leadership of mile journey. The collection of artifacts recov- Missouri where she began working at United Band Director Ollie Liddell, the Central High School Warriors’ commitment is remarkable. ered near Orange Lake, Florida, includes very MO Bank until 1990, when she began her The Warriors competed against more than a rare King Ferdinand Queen Isabella coins, and work in public service at the Missouri Depart- a King Enrique IV of Castile coin that is the dozen other finalists from across the country ment of Natural Resources as a Missouri to win the National Championship. oldest dated European artifact ever unearthed State Capitol Tour Guide. Her knowledge of in the United States. Memphis Central High School was one of and appreciation for the beauty of the Missouri the first high schools in Memphis, TN, built in Other rare items include Murano glass State Capitol made her a perfect fit for the 1909. Shortly after, Memphis High School was beads and Spanish weapons and armor dated Missouri Department of Tourism where in renamed Central High School. One of Cen- from the early 1500s. The artifacts were exca- 1996 she became the Group Tour Market tral’s most notable assets is the diversity of its vated in the lost ancient Native American town Manager. Throughout the next years, Mrs. student body which derives from representa- of Potano. Also discovered in the town of Morris-Sapp took over supervision and man- tion of various ideas, talents, and cultural influ- Potano were the remains of the first location agement of the Visitors Centers on the Inter- ences and which provides the fertile environ- of the San Buenaventura Franciscan mission state Highways and oversight of the affiliate ment for educationally challenging and enrich- built there in the 1580s. Within the floors of Visitor Centers in the State of Missouri. She ing experiences. the 16th century mission, the team discovered Congratulations to the Central High School has played a vital role in the way tourists and the largest cache of medieval coins found in Warriors for their commitment, hard work and the American mainland so far. even residents of Missouri experience our perseverance in winning the National High great state including the many state parks, Acknowledgment for confirmation and identi- School High Stepping Marching Championship historical sights, fantastic streams and rivers, fication of the artifacts goes to a large and di- and to Director Liddell and Principal Gregory museums, wineries, delicious restaurants, verse group of scholars throughout the coun- McCullough for their commendable leadership. try, including these distinguished University of zoos, farmers markets, and sports teams, just f to name a few. Florida researchers: Dr. Jerald T. Milanich, H.R. 228 Curator Emeritus in Archaeology of the Florida I had the privilege of working with Mrs. Mor- Museum of Natural History, Dr. Gifford ris-Sapp during my tenure as Missouri Director HON. DON YOUNG Waters, Historical Archaeology Collections of Tourism. Her commitment to the Show-Me OF ALASKA Manager of the Florida Museum of Natural State was inspiring to me and encourages IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES History, Dr. Kathleen Deagan, Distinguished those around her. During our time working to- Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Research Curator of Archaeology for the Uni- gether, Mrs. Morris-Sapp exhibited exemplary versity of Florida and Dr. Michael Gannon, character and energy to the Division of Tour- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of ism. Our state, the people who live here, and today to include in the RECORD the following History, University of Florida. letter which provides information about my bill, the many past and future tourists who visit us H.R. 228, the Indian Employment, Training The recent scientific findings were published are better off because of her great service. in the peer-reviewed International Journal of and Related Services Consolidation Act. Archaeology and with the Florida Department Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in thank- November 27, 2017. of State, Division of Historical Resources, Bu- ing this distinguished public servant, Mrs. Cyn- Hon. RYAN ZINKE, reau of Archaeological Research in Tallahas- thia Morris-Sapp and congratulating her on a Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, well-deserved retirement. She can now enjoy Washington, DC. see, Florida. The collection of artifacts is at DEAR SECRETARY ZINKE: We write today to the Florida Museum of Natural History on the more time with her loving husband, Michael, provide information about our legislation, campus of my alma mater, the University of with whom she recently celebrated her 24th the Indian Employment, Training and Re- Florida. Wedding Anniversary. lated Services Consolidation Act (H.R. 228 as ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:25 Nov 29, 2017 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28NO8.001 E28NOPT1.
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