[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 106 (Thursday, June 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF THE MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Monterey Scottish 
Games & Celtic Festival which is celebrating an outstanding 40-year 
tradition. A special Monterey County Celtic Week, with a variety of 
Celtic-themed activities and events, will commemorate this milestone. 
These events include a Caber Parade in Carmel; the 3rd Annual Monterey 
Bay School of Piping and Drumming; a performance by the Monterey Bay 
Pipe Band in the 4th of July Parade in downtown Monterey; a Celtic 
Concert with musicians and dancers; culminating in the 40th Annual 
Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival on July 7th-8th.
  Featuring fun activities for the entire family, the Monterey Scottish 
Games & Celtic Festival is a wonderful ``festival for the senses'' 
which includes authentic Celtic music, colorful Highland, Scottish and 
Irish dancing, athletic competitions such as the famous Caber Toss, 
massed pipe bands on parade, children's games, delicious food, great 
shopping, and more.
  The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival not only is an exciting 
event to attend, it also raises money to benefit many local charitable 
organizations. Over the past 40 years, the Festival has donated 
thousands of dollars to various organizations such as Peninsula 
Outreach, Alliance on Aging, Monterey Schools, Meals on Wheels, Boy 
Scouts of America, and the Armed Forces Relief Fund.
  The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival celebrates tradition 
and family by highlighting and creating music, dance and athletic 
competitions for the youth and participating community members of the 
Monterey Area. The festival keeps alive the Celtic culture in Monterey 
County, promotes the study of Celtic music and dance, and awards funds 
and youth scholarships to the Monterey School of Piping and Drumming.
  Madam Speaker, the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival provides 
quality events in a unique, friendly setting to educate, entertain, and 
inspire the local Monterey community as well as attract visitors to the 
County. The contributions the Festival has made to the community are 
invaluable and I am honored to acknowledge July 1-8, 2007, as Monterey 
County Celtic Week.

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