[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 20 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E277]
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                      TRIBUTE TO NELLIE LONGSWORTH

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 1998

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Nellie 
Longsworth of Bethesda, Maryland, one of the nation's leading advocates 
for historic preservation. Nellie will retire this week after serving 
as president of Preservation Action, for twenty-two years. During that 
time, Nellie has been tireless in her efforts to save America's 
architectural and cultural treasures, its historic sites and districts, 
and its neighborhoods and communities.
  For more than two decades, with enthusiasms, perseverance, and 
wisdom, Nellie has helped thousands of Americans become aware and 
involved in public policy debates about our nation's cultural resources 
on the local, state, and federal levels. For Members of Congress and 
their staffs, Nellie has been the principal contact for historic 
preservation issues and a resource for us all.
  Largely because of Nellie's leadership and hard work, thousands of 
communities across the country use historic preservation to strengthen 
and preserve their character. Cities, towns, and rural communities use 
historic properties to build pride and to foster economic development. 
Last year alone, 902 owners of historic commercial properties took 
advantage of the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, spending 
$1.73 billion and creating 42,000 jobs.
  Mr. Speaker, as Nellie Longsworth leaves Preservation Action, please 
join me in celebrating her leadership in preserving America's built 
environment and its cultural and natural resources for generations to 
come and in thanking her for her commitment to the richness and 
diversity of our American heritage!

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