Jim Freeman and Jeff Shuford Make History with Multiple Congressional Record Entries

For the first time in U.S. history, a single family has been honored with four Congressional Record entries, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to music, business, and veteran advocacy. From Jim Freeman’s legendary impact on doo-wop with In the Still of the Night to Jeff Shuford’s leadership in National Invest In Veterans Week®, their legacy spans generations. With state proclamations from Iowa, South Carolina, Montana, and Oregon, their influence is now cemented at both the federal and state levels, making them one of the most historically significant families in American culture.

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A Family of Legacy: Jim Freeman and Jeff Shuford Make History in the Congressional Record

For the first time in history, a family’s impact across music, civil rights, business, and veteran advocacy has been recognized in multiple Congressional Record entries. The legacies of Jim Freeman, a founding member of The Five Satins, and Jeff Shuford, co-founder of National Invest In Veterans Week®, now stand immortalized in the official records of the United States Congress.

From doo-wop’s golden era to modern veteran entrepreneurship, their multigenerational achievements represent a rare and historic recognition of cultural and economic influence. Jim Freeman’s timeless hit In the Still of the Night revolutionized American music, while Jeff Shuford’s advocacy continues to reshape veteran business opportunities nationwide. Their family’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and an enduring national impact.

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