[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4143-H4144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE ALBANY MARCHING FALCONS

  (Mr. TONKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the members of the 
Albany Marching Falcons for their inspiring performance at the 
celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-day invasion in 
France.
  Earlier this month, the Marching Falcons, made up of middle and high 
school students from the Albany City School District, had the 
opportunity to perform in Falaise, where the Battle of Normandy took 
place 40 years ago.
  Band members also took part in a personal ceremony on Omaha Beach, 
where they honored deceased friends and family members who served in 
the Second World War.
  Bryan Cady, the marching band's director, supported his students 
through each step of this journey, leading fundraising initiatives to 
secure the necessary resources for this beautiful trip.
  Despite facing several challenges once they arrived in France, the 
band continued to march on with pride and resilience, looking and 
sounding totally professional. I am honored that these students were 
able to represent our capital region in this powerful celebration.
  To the Albany Marching Falcons, I offer my most sincere gratitude for

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their continued perseverance, and I extend my congratulations on an 
incredible performance.

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