[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 145 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 DISCOVERY CREEK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF WASHINGTON GRAND OPENING AT GLEN 
                               ECHO PARK

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 1998

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the expansion of 
the Discovery Creek Children's Museum of Washington to a very special 
cultural and natural site, Glen Echo Park. Discovery Creek is known as 
a ``living laboratory for science, history, and arts exploration.'' 
This organization has offered creative and original environmental 
education programming for children, schools, and families since 1994. 
The grand opening ceremony will be held on October 17, 1998.
  I welcome Discovery Creek to Glen Echo Park. I am pleased to note 
that the environmental features of Discovery Creek will complement the 
dynamic programming of arts and humanities education, public dance, and 
cultural festivals that have flourished at the Park for years. More 
than 100 years ago, this gorgeous location was chosen as an assembly 
site for the national Chautauqua movement. This movement focused on 
education, culture, science, and the humanities. Discovery Creek's 
environmental education components continue this notable tradition.
  The expansion of Discovery Creek's programming and exhibits will 
provide additional opportunities for science, history, and art 
exploration to thousands of children and families each year. A major 
focus of the exciting growth in the educational initiatives will be the 
exposure of inner-city children to the joy and discovery of Glen Echo 
Park's natural environment.
  Historically, the Glen Echo site has also served a crucial 
environmental role. A priority for Glen Echo Park has been the 
protection of the Potomac Palisades. This preservation function 
compliments the new environmental education initiatives of Discovery 
Creek, which will encourage respect for the Park and its rich natural 
resources.
  Glen Echo Park is a true gem of the Washington metropolitan region. 
The beauty and magic of this special place play a crucial role in the 
cultural life of our area residents. I have no doubt that Discovery 
Creek will have an immediate success as a partner with Glen Echo Park. 
Mr. Speaker, congratulations to Discovery Creek on their exciting 
expansion!

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