[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 145 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1983-E1984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      DEDICATION OF THE NORTH ALABAMA VETERANS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievement of 
the community of Limestone County in my district on the occasion of the 
dedication of the North Alabama

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Veterans Museum and Archives. Located at the historic depot on Pryor 
Street in downtown Athens, AL, the very location recalls the image of 
hundreds of North Alabama natives who departed for war, and fewer who 
returned, from the depot's landing.
  I would like to especially recognize the committed group of 
volunteers who have worked for more than three years to plan for the 
museum, raise funds for its construction, and oversee the project to 
completion. This museum and archives will serve as a resource for the 
community; teaching our youth about the sacrifices of their forebears 
and reminding all of us of the great and terrible cost of America's 
foreign conflicts.
  Most of all, the North Alabama Veteran's Museum and Archives will 
serve as a tribute to the men and women who have served our Nation in 
times of war. In remembering the selfless dedication and patriotism of 
our veterans, we honor their heroism and preserve the memories of those 
who fought and those who perished.
  Again, I wish to express my sincere appreciation and support of those 
who have labored to build this working monument. The people of 
Limestone County have demonstrated that they have not forgotten our 
veterans. I know the museum and archives will continue to teach, 
remind, commemorate and serve the actions of those Americans who fought 
for our freedom.

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