[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF MUSICCORPS AT WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of an important 
initiative that got its start here in Washington, DC but could one day 
make its way across the country for the benefit of our troops returning 
home from overseas.
  MusicCorps is taking hold at Walter Reed Medical Center. This 
revolutionary program pairs injured veterans with working musicians to 
engage wounded warriors in the creation of music. Whether a particular 
servicemember seeks to become a professional musician, revive an old 
talent or simply find joy in learning a new skill, MusicCorps is 
offering a unique path to rehabilitating soldiers that has significant 
promise for the future of our Army.
  Even as Congress is providing unprecedented levels of support for 
injured servicemembers, we must continue seeking out new and innovative 
ways to prepare the men and women of our Armed Forces for whatever path 
they desire when they return home, whether that is retirement, a new 
career or a return to service within America's military. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in voicing appreciation to the founders and 
participants of MusicCorps, along with our sincere desire that this 
important program continues to flourish at Walter Reed and elsewhere 
across the country.

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