To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".
This bill seeks to officially rename the Christiansted Bandstand, located at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand" . The proposed designation is a tribute to Peter G. Thurland, Sr.'s profound impact on the local community and music scene. Born in Christiansted, Thurland was a distinguished musician who played the trombone and baritone horn, served in the United States Navy Band, and contributed to the bandstand's construction and design. He later founded the St. Croix Community Band in 1938, training numerous young musicians and conducting free monthly concerts at the bandstand until his retirement in 1968. This renaming acknowledges his leadership, courage, and extensive musical and community contributions.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".
USA119th CongressHR-8121| House
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill seeks to officially rename the Christiansted Bandstand, located at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand" . The proposed designation is a tribute to Peter G. Thurland, Sr.'s profound impact on the local community and music scene. Born in Christiansted, Thurland was a distinguished musician who played the trombone and baritone horn, served in the United States Navy Band, and contributed to the bandstand's construction and design. He later founded the St. Croix Community Band in 1938, training numerous young musicians and conducting free monthly concerts at the bandstand until his retirement in 1968. This renaming acknowledges his leadership, courage, and extensive musical and community contributions.