Sean Reyes: “this morning I stand here proudly and would like to welcome a group of young people from El Paso, Texas. This is a group…”

“this morning I stand here proudly and would like to welcome a group of young people from El Paso, Texas. This is a group of singers that is called the Lamplighters, that sings a positive message about life. This group was formed in 1987 at Henderson middle school through the vision of Mr. Jim Marshall and the support of the principal, Mr. Ralph Chavis. The Lamplighters are a group that is made up of 40 middle school students ages 11 to 15, and they are sitting in the gallery to my left. They are here getting a firsthand look at democracy in action. The Lamplighters sing a collection of 25 songs that include themes such as biculturalism, success, friendship, search for the truth, believing in themselves and understanding God. Their mission is to light up life with positive themes through song, a goal they always accomplish with every performance, such as this morning performing for the Texas delegation. Today I welcome the Lamplighters to Washington, D.C., where I am pleased they are here, and I know that they will experience firsthand and appreciate the excitement of democracy in action. Welcome.”