[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 53 (Monday, May 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO THE PORT HURON MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 4, 1998

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to 
recognize the 30th anniversary of the Port Huron Museum of Arts and 
History. The Port Huron community will celebrate this historic event on 
May 3, 1998.
  In 1968, the Port Huron community organized a volunteer effort to 
open the doors of the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History. In the 
beginning, the Museum relied solely on volunteers to operate the 
institution. Even though the Museum now employs a small staff of full-
time, part-time, and seasonal help; more than 24,000 volunteer hours 
were contributed in 1997. Throughout the past 30 years, many people 
have worked together and dedicated their talents to create a lasting 
cultural and educational resource for the Port Huron area.
  Located inside the 1904 Carnegie Library, the Port Huron Museum of 
Arts and History is the home of many exhibits dedicated to local 
history, natural history, and art. The Museum is committed to bringing 
a variety of events to the public such as the Festival of International 
Cultures and the Blue Water Native American Pow Wow. In 1990, the 
Museum was proud to dedicate the Huron Lightship, a National Landmark, 
as its first offsite facility. Not only is Port Huron Museum a valuable 
resource to the Port Huron community, it is also recognized throughout 
the State of Michigan and the nation as center for research in folk 
arts, archaeology, and Great Lakes marine lore.
  Throughout the past 30 years, the Museum of Arts and History has 
contributed greatly to the cultural diversity of Port Huron. The staff 
and volunteers of the Port Huron Museum have worked hard to encourage 
an appreciation and understanding for art and history in our community. 
I would like to congratulate all the people who have made the 30th 
Anniversary of the Port Huron Museum of Arts and Sciences a reality.

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