There is Glee for McPhee in Sherman Oaks

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman of Sherman Oaks on Wednesday congratulated Sherman Oaks songbird Katharine McPhee, the American Idol finalist who made even Simon Cowell coo as she won legions of fans across America.

œShe was McPhabulous. America caught McPheever, Sherman said.

Sherman said he would present McPhee a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on May 24, the day of the American Idol finale.

œShe took us all for a wonderful ride to somewhere over the rainbow, he added, œand in the process she burnished the reputation of the San Fernando Valley as the home of Americas top entertainment talent. From now on, Kat is what people will think of as the ultimate Valley girl. She made us proud.

McPhee, 22, is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks.

She survived elimination rounds on the popular Fox television show that attracted millions of viewers for the American Idol season finale.