[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 106 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1318]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE NEW BALTIMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 1996

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the New 
Baltimore Historical Society which will celebrate its 20th anniversary 
on Saturday, July 20, 1996. How fortunate we are to have people in our 
home towns who are willing to give their talents to preserve our 
community treasures.
  First established as a sesquicentennial project, the Historical 
Society is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Anchor Bay area. 
It is indeed a wonderful anniversary for this organization as the 
culmination of their hard work is achieved. Under the guidance of the 
New Baltimore Historical Society, the Grand Pacific House, a former 
hotel built in 1881, was renovated. This last vestige of New 
Baltimore's hotel era is now a community museum.
  The New Baltimore Historical Society purchased the Grand Pacific 
House in 1985 and began restoration of the building. Through countless 
hours of volunteer work, fundraisers, and generous donations from civic 
groups, businesses and individuals the dream has come true. The Museum 
is home to a variety of local historic artifacts and special theme 
rooms that have captured a glimpse of the past for future generations.
  I commend the New Baltimore Historical Society for its efforts and 
encourage the members to continue with their good work. The formal 
dedication of the Grand Pacific House Historical Site plaque is a 
celebration of their labor of love. Please join me in saluting the New 
Baltimore Historical Society on the event of their 20th anniversary.

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