[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 150 (Friday, November 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 1, 2001

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Children's 
Discovery Museum of San Jose for being awarded the 2001 National Award 
for Museum Service, as announced in Washington DC on Monday, September 
17, 2001.
  The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a Federal agency, 
annually presents the National Awards for Museum and Library Services, 
honoring three museums and three libraries that demonstrate 
extraordinary service to their communities. Recipients have innovative 
approaches to public programming, reaching beyond the expected levels 
of community outreach and traditional services. These awards are 
presented by the First Lady to demonstrate the level at which these 
institutions are enriching lives and connecting people to one another 
and to the world.
  In receiving this award, the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 
joins just 21 museums in the Nation which have been bestowed this honor 
since its inception in 1994. The Children's Discovery Museum is the 
only museum in California to receive this prestigious award, clearly 
demonstrating San Jose's leadership in creating cultural resources that 
truly enrich the learning and lives of its children, families and 
schools.
  This award establishes San Jose's beloved ``purple'' museum for 
children as a premier institution in the Nation and as a leader in the 
museum and library service fields. It honors the community of San Jose, 
which deeply cherishes and supports the Museum's services, and inspires 
the dedicated and talented Museum staff to continue their work in 
creating bright futures for the children of San Jose.

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