May 25, 2010

Pleasanton, CA – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) today announced that, in advance of Memorial Day, he will host a recording session for the Veterans History Project on Friday, May 28^th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at his office in Pleasanton, located at 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 175.

The goal of the Veterans History Project is to collect and preserve the firsthand accounts of American war veterans by archiving video and audio recordings of their remembrances at the Library of Congress. 

“I’m proud to help preserve the accounts of the many brave men and women from our area who served our nation,” said Rep. McNerney.  “I hope that these remembrances will serve as inspiration for future generations.” 

Members of the Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program’s TV Production and Multimedia class and the San Joaquin Delta College Radio, Television, Broadcasting Department will conduct one-on-one interviews with veterans and compile an audio or video recording.  These accounts will later be submitted to the Library of Congress.  

Veterans interested in participating should schedule a time in advance by calling Congressman McNerney’s Pleasanton office at (925) 737-0727 or his Stockton office at (209) 476-8552.

The event details are below.

Veterans History Project
Friday, May 28, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Office of Congressman McNerney
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 175
Pleasanton, CA 94588