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H.R. 8121: To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the “Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand”.

This bill proposes 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 bill outlines the following key points:

Findings

The bill acknowledges several important details about Peter G. Thurland, Sr., including:

  • He was born on February 19, 1892, in Christiansted, St. Croix.
  • Thurland excelled in playing musical instruments, particularly the trombone and baritone horn, and dedicated his life to achieving excellence in music.
  • He joined the United States Navy on June 12, 1917, shortly after the Virgin Islands were transferred from Denmark to the United States, and served in the Navy Band.
  • He played a significant role in the construction and design of the Christiansted Bandstand and was part of the Christiansted Naval Band, performing in monthly concerts until his honorable discharge in 1921.
  • He is recognized in the Virgin Islands as a master craftsman and skilled cabinetmaker.
  • Thurland founded the St. Croix Community Band in 1938, which offered free performances at the Christiansted Bandstand and trained many young musicians.
  • He led the St. Croix Community Band until his retirement due to health issues in 1968, at which point he passed leadership to his son.

The bill concludes that designating the bandstand in Thurland’s honor serves as a fitting tribute to his leadership, courage, and contributions to the St. Croix community.

Designation

The bill formally designates the bandstand currently known as the Christiansted Bandstand to be referred to as the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand.

Legal References

It specifies that any future references in laws, regulations, documents, maps, or other papers of the United States regarding the bandstand will henceforth be recognized as referring to the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand.

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Date Action
Mar. 26, 2026 Introduced in House
Mar. 26, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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