Title: Yamin wins House tribute
et4elliott - May 18, 2006 06:38 PM (GMT)
Richmond Times-Dispatch May 18, 2006
WASHINGTON -- Elliott Yamin was bumped from "American Idol," but he nonetheless won remarks of tribute in the House of Representatives today.
"I rise to congratulate Richmond, Virginia native and American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin for pursuing his dream while sharing his powerful voice with all of us," Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-7th District, said in a brief speech.
"Elliott is returning home a star; a man with an extraordinary gift who dared to put his talent on display and achieved great success."
Yamin will return home "having inspired and entertained millions with his extraordinary singing voice and charisma," Cantor added. He paid tribute to Yamin's "undoubtedly bright future."
ravenaired - May 18, 2006 06:41 PM (GMT)
Wow, that's really touching! To be mentioned in a speech in the House!
elliottlovr - May 18, 2006 06:52 PM (GMT)
Yay for Elliott!
Do you know that the McPhans are actually sending messages to the Governator to troll for a nod for McPee? They are SO pathetic over there at the "other" site! Sickening! :blink:
Tyranny - May 18, 2006 07:35 PM (GMT)
wow, that's really neat :wub:
KateyKat - May 18, 2006 08:06 PM (GMT)
That is coolness to the nth degree! WTG, Elliott!!!!!
blessed - May 18, 2006 08:11 PM (GMT)
moonlight - May 18, 2006 08:16 PM (GMT)
YAY FOR E! Eric Cantor recognizes CLASS! I'll send a message to him on his website to thank him! :)
movin2thabeet - May 18, 2006 08:30 PM (GMT)
Very cool to acknowledge E in this way!
beatle1st - May 18, 2006 08:31 PM (GMT)
Elliott was already a star. No one knew just how bright he could shine!
Yea Elliott!