[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RICHMOND COUNTY PIPES AND DRUMS

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2016

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 40th 
anniversary of the Richmond County Pipes and Drums.
   Formed in 1975, the Richmond County Pipes and Drums have been 
actively involved in the Staten Island community. They have marched in 
parades, played at community events, and participated in fundraisers 
for local causes, bringing joy to anyone who gets the chance to listen. 
In fact, the first parade they marched in was in March 1976 for 
America's Bicentennial, for which they were appropriately dressed in 
red, white, and blue uniforms. Furthermore, they perform at almost 
every Celtic event throughout New York City. They have even 
participated in hundreds of events in Upstate New York, Long Island, 
New Jersey, and Pennsylvania over the years.
   Most importantly, however, is the work that the Richmond County 
Pipes and Drums do for those who put their lives on the line to protect 
others. They are enthusiastic and patriotic supporters of our military 
and our veterans, for whom they have performed on numerous occasions. 
They have paid tribute to our nation's servicemen killed or missing in 
action, as well as local firefighters and policemen. They have 
demonstrated tremendous support for our first responders, proving just 
how dedicated to giving back they are.
   Mr. Speaker, the Richmond County Pipes and Drums are dedicated 
servants in the Staten Island community. I thank them for their great 
work and congratulate them on their 40 years of performance.

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