[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LAKE ERIE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I celebrate the Golden anniversary 
of the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. For 50 years, this asset of 
Greater Cleveland has provided the community with invaluable 
educational opportunities, wildlife resources, and a natural 
preservation of a beautiful environment.
  Among the many accomplishments the Center is responsible for are 
wildlife rehabilitation, education for youth and teens, wildlife 
gardens, a preserved nature facility, and a planetarium. By providing 
the community with these assets the Center continues to encourage a 
living connection between people, science, and wildlife in order to 
create a better commitment to the welfare of our natural world.
  As the Center has grown throughout the years, the community it serves 
has benefitted greatly from its existence. Thousands of children have 
been exposed to the world of science through observing living displays 
and participating in hands-on experiences. Today, the museum has become 
a tool for the old and young, as families utilize its programs all year 
round.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in thanking and honoring the 
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center for the 50 years of contribution it 
has made to science and wildlife and for the 50 years it has been a 
service to its community.

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