[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1479]
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                        BRIGHTON HERITAGE MUSEUM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the residents of 
Brighton, IL as well as the Brighton Heritage Museum for the great 
strides they have taken to educate children about the past. ``Maybe if 
people knew what happened before it would help them to decide some 
things in the future,'' June Wilderman, curator of the museum said. The 
museum displays numerous artifacts and stories from American history 
that have been donated by residents. There is even a piece of stone 
taken from the site of the Washington Monument when it was being built.
  I am pleased to see the community coming together to help educate its 
young people and trying to create a deep sense of patriotism in their 
children and grandchildren. Educating our youth about the past is an 
essential part of creating a positive future.

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