[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 82 (Thursday, June 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1203-E1204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RHODE ISLAND TO HOST NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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                         HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 1997

  Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce an event that will 
be taking place in Rhode Island in the next millennium. The National 
Trust for Historic Preservation's National Preservation Conference will 
be held October

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2001 in Providence. It seems quite appropriate that a beautiful city 
such as Providence, with its rich historical traditions, be the venue 
of the preservation conference. Providence is not only one of America's 
oldest cities, but it is also home to 28 national historic landmark 
districts.
  The Providence Preservation Society, Brown University, the 
Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the city of 
Providence, the nonprofit civic community, and local businesses must be 
given credit for their contribution and efforts. By pledging to assist 
with conference planning, tour logistics, meetings and events, and 
recruitment of volunteers, their enduring commitment and dedication has 
allowed Providence to shine in the national spotlight as the future 
site of the national preservation conference. Past achievements and 
cooperation between various Providence groups, particularly in 
ethnically diverse neighborhoods, has greatly impressed the National 
Trust for Historic Preservation and influenced their decision in 
choosing Providence.
  At the forefront of the preservation movement with over 275,000 
members, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides 
education, leadership, and advocacy to save America's historic places 
and revitalize our aging communities. The 55th annual meeting of the 
national trust provides a unique opportunity for thousands of 
neighborhood activists, architects, real estate developers, planners, 
and historic property owners from across the Nation to participate in 
educational sessions, discussion groups, workshops, and area tours.
  As a former landscape architect by trade, I am fortunate to have been 
able to collaborate with the many organizations who have strived to 
make Providence a beautiful place to live and to visit. I look forward 
to working with the city of Providence in making this event a 
tremendous success.

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