2009-K1517

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

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2009-K1517


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The United
States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

WHEREAS, In the course of American military history, the United States
Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is legendary for their contributions
to the United States Army and our Nation; and
WHEREAS, The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps was
first organized in 1960 to support ceremonial functions of the 3rd
United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and to revive our coun-
try's musical heritage; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps has grown to become
one of our Armed Service's most treasured units; and
WHEREAS, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps represents the pride,
professionalism, and patriotism of America's Army throughout the world;
and
WHEREAS, Beginning in February 2010, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
will begin a year-long celebration marking 50 years of dedicated service
to the United States Army and Nation; and
WHEREAS, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is the only unit of its
kind in the United States Armed Forces, recalling the days of the Ameri-
can Revolution as they parade in uniforms patterned after those worn by
musicians of our Continental Army; and
WHEREAS, Dressed in Colonial-style tricorn hats, white wigs and red
greatcoats, the Corps brings dignity to official ceremonies and civic
functions; they have performed in every inaugural parade since the Inau-
guration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961; and
WHEREAS, As part of the ongoing 50th Anniversary celebration, the Old
Guard Fife and Drum Corps has a variety of special activities planned
for the coming months, including the Fife and Drum Muster Tour and a
Retrospective Concert exploring 50 years of creativity; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the United States Army Old Guard
Fife and Drum Corps; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to CW4 Gregory S. Balvanz, Commander, 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old
Guard) ATTN: Fife and Drum Corps, 201 Jackson Avenue, Fort Myer, Virgi-
nia 22211-1203.

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  • 15 / Jun / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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