Act No. 9053 — An act renaming the Peter Carl Limpricht Park the Ten Sleepless Knights Park in honor of the Ten Sleepless Knights quelbe band and appropria
ACTNO.9 05 3 BILL NO. 36-0121 THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2025 An act renaming the Peter Carl Limpricht Park the Ten Sleepless Knights Park in honor of the Ten Sleepless Knights quelbe band and appropriating $25,000 for the design and installation of the signage WHEREAS, the Ten Sleepless Knights, is a renowned quelbe band formed in 1970, dedicated to preserving and performing the official music of the Virgin Islands; WHEREAS, the founding members—Stanley Jacobs, recipient of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of the Virgin Islands, Austin Eldred “Edgie” Christian, Herman “Green Bug” Thompson Sr., and Christian E. “Te” Thompson—have significantly influenced the cultural identity of the Virgin Islands; WHEREAS, Stanley Jacobs, the sole surviving original member and flutist extraordinaire, has led the Ten Sleepless Knights to the success it has today, and as the band leader, he has served the role of cultural ambassador around the world; WHEREAS, the current ensemble includes Dr. Lauren “Larry Larsen, Dr. …
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