[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 88 (Monday, June 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF DR. BARBARA BENSON OF THE DELAWARE 
                           HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 16, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Dr. Barbara Benson upon her retirement as the executive director of 
the Delaware Historical Society. Dr. Benson has served as the 
organization's executive director for thirteen years and as staff 
librarian for ten years prior. She has left the history of Delaware on 
display for many future generations to cherish and explore our rich 
heritage.
  Dr. Benson is a recognized scholar in her field who set high 
performance standards for every task she undertook at the Delaware 
Historical Society. During Dr. Benson's tenure, the Delaware Historical 
Society grew in both its collections and membership. Furthermore, Dr. 
Benson led the organization's purchase of the old Woolworth 5 & 10 next 
to the town hall, which now proudly serves as the Delaware History 
Museum.
  Dr. Benson has challenged Delawareans to think, learn and grow. 
Delawareans have been called upon to connect Delaware's history with 
their own lives and relate their own experiences with the future of 
Delaware's history.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Dr. Benson for challenging the residents of 
Delaware and for sharing her knowledge with us. The legacy Dr. Benson 
has left us through her work at the Delaware Historical Society is not 
one that will soon be forgotten.

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