[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE HENRY FORD NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to The Henry 
Ford--a National Historic Landmark--on its 75th anniversary.
  The Henry Ford, located in Dearborn, Michigan, began in 1929 as 
Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. The original concept was 
Henry Ford's idea--to create a school to teach young people about how 
past innovations can influence the future. The Museum and Village grew 
as Ford's historical collection multiplied. The artifacts range from 
ordinary household objects to obscure technical inventions of many 
eras. Some of the categories of artifacts, particularly in the 
agriculture, transportation, industry, communications, and domestic 
life areas, are recognized as the most complete collections in 
existence.
  The Henry Ford now includes the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield 
Village, IMAX Theatre, Benson Ford Research Center, and the Ford Rouge 
Factory Tours. These attractions host 1.5 million visitors per year. 
The Henry Ford is a state-designated ``Anchor Organization,'' which 
means that it has been enlisted to develop programs to promote 
participation in cultural activities and serve as a mentor to other 
cultural organizations with similar missions. The Henry Ford has set 
the standard for historic education and historic learning experiences 
not only in Southeast Michigan, but throughout this country.
  The fresh, innovative spirit Henry Ford embodied is alive in the 
Henry Ford experience. This creative approach to education, community 
involvement, and economic development issues are an asset to the people 
of Dearborn and its surrounding areas.
  I would like to ask my colleagues to rise and join me as I 
congratulate this organization for 75 years of bringing education and 
enlightenment to Southeast Michigan and, indeed, the entire country. I 
extend my best wishes to The Henry Ford, its staff, volunteers and 
supporters for continued success in celebrating American 
accomplishments and inspiring younger generations to new heights of 
achievement.

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