[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 99 (Thursday, June 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
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                       SALEM AMERICAN LEGION BAND

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2022

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, last month, I had the pleasure of 
attending the 75th birthday celebration of the Salem American Legion 
Band. The Salem American Legion Band was started in 1947 by World War 
II veterans. Today, the band is comprised of young musicians, both 
veterans and non-veterans, from all over Salem County, as well as 
neighboring South Jersey counties. The Salem American Legion Band 
performs two major concerts each year. In May, they have their Spring 
Veterans Concert, where they honor and recognize our nation's veterans 
for their service. Then, in the winter, the band hosts their Christmas 
concert. In addition to their semi-annual concerts, the American Legion 
Band performs at various events around the South Jersey area. 
Congratulations to the band on their 75th year and thank you to our 
veterans for their brave service. God Bless the Salem American Legion 
Band, and God Bless our United States of America.

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