[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 105 (Thursday, June 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING GEORGE MARABLE AND THE DLV LOUNGE

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise Mr. George Marable of 
Montclair, New Jersey, and his DLV Lounge.
  For more than 50 years, Mr. Marable's DLV Lounge was an iconic jazz 
club in Montclair, New Jersey, and it showcased some of the most 
talented jazz musicians in the country.
  However, the DLV Lounge was more than an entertainment venue. As one 
musician said, it was central to the local Black community. It was the 
home of the Montclair Blues and Jazz Festival, and students from Jazz 
House Kids would perform there. It was a place where local artists 
could jam with nationally recognized artists. Every night, Mr. Marable 
would greet his patrons and musicians alike from his swivel barstool.
  It was not only a home for jazz, it was a home for Black culture.
  Unfortunately, the DLV Lounge closed last year, but Mr. Marable and 
the DLV Lounge will not soon be forgotten. It was a place we could all 
go and feel a great community. Mr. Marable is a great man, and we 
appreciate all that he has done for our community.

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