SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF MUSICORPS AT WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER

SPEECH OF

HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010

1. •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.
   

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3. •MusiCorps 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, MusiCorps is offering a unique path to rehabilitating soldiers that has significant promise for the future of our Army.
   

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5. •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 MusiCorps, along with our sincere desire that this important program continues to flourish at Walter Reed and elsewhere across the country.
   
   

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