[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 143 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 143


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 31, 2007

                                Received

                             August 3, 2007

       Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
                 Honoring National Historic Landmarks.

Whereas National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places, 
        designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess 
        exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the 
        heritage of the United States;
Whereas Congress recognizes that Stan Hywet Hall, located in Akron, Summit 
        County, Ohio, has been designated as a National Historic Landmark since 
        December 21, 1981;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall was built between 1912 and 1915 by Franklin ``F.A.'' 
        Augustus Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude;
Whereas Franklin Seiberling hired architect Charles S. Schneider of Cleveland to 
        design the home, landscape architect Warren H. Manning of Boston to 
        design the grounds, and Hugo F. Huber of New York City to decorate the 
        interior;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival 
        architecture in the United States;
Whereas Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization that continues to help millions of 
        individuals worldwide recover from alcohol addiction, was founded on 
        Mother's Day 1935 following a meeting between Mr. Bill Wilson and Dr. 
        Bob Smith, which was hosted by Henrietta Seiberling at Stan Hywet Hall;
Whereas, in 1957, in keeping with the Stan Hywet Hall crest motto of ``Non Nobis 
        Solum'' (or ``Not for Us Alone''), the Seiberling family donated Stan 
        Hywet Hall to a nonprofit organization, which came to be known as Stan 
        Hywet Hall & Gardens, so that the public could enjoy and experience part 
        of a noteworthy chapter in the history of the United States;
Whereas we are honoring and congratulating Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on its 50th 
        anniversary and for its commitment to sharing its history, gardens, and 
        art collections with the public;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is identified as a National Historic Landmark 
        by the Department of the Interior, the only location in Akron, Ohio, 
        with such a designation and one of only 2,200 nationwide;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of Ohio's top 10 tourist attractions, 
        is a Save America's Treasures project, and is accredited by the American 
        Association of Museums;
Whereas more than 5,000,000 people from around the world have visited Stan Hywet 
        Hall & Gardens, with the number of visitors annually averaging between 
        150,000 and 200,000 since 1999;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens contributes over $12,000,000 annually to the 
        greater Akron economy;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a recipient of the Trustee Emeritus Award 
        for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites from the National 
        Trust for Historic Preservation, only the fourth recipient of the Award 
        after George Washington's Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, 
        and Washington, DC's Octagon House; and
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens relies on more than 1,300 volunteers to ensure 
        that its doors remain open to the public, including the Women's 
        Auxiliary Board, the Friends of Stan Hywet, the Stan Hywet Gilde, the 
        Stan Hywet Needlework Guild, the Stan Hywet Flower Arrangers, the Stan 
        Hywet Garden Committee, the Carriage House Gift Shop, the Conservatory, 
        Vintage Base Ball, Vintage Explorers, the Akron Garden Club, and the 
        Garden Forum of Greater Akron: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes that National Historic Landmarks are places 
        where significant historical events occurred or where prominent 
        Americans worked or lived; and
            (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy 
        of this resolution to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 2007.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.