[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2035]
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              HONORING THE FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Field Museum of Natural History on its recent award of a $10,000 grant 
from the Illinois Humanities Council. This grant helps fund the 
development of public outreach programming related to the Halls of the 
Ancient Americas exhibition.
  The Field Museum is a world-class institution dedicated to providing 
outstanding educational experiences to the millions of people who walk 
through its doors every year. Founded as the Columbian Museum of 
Chicago in 1893, the Field Museum's original goal was, ``accumulation 
and dissemination of knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of 
objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history.'' The Field 
Museum continues the same goals and objectives today, continuing its 
commitment to preservation and education.
  The Field Museum is so much more than a museum, it is a world class 
education and research facility; the Field Museum also boasts an 
impressive 250,000 piece natural history collection. In addition, this 
wonderful institution is committed to giving back to the community 
through outstanding learning opportunities and important research.
  I am proud that the Field Museum calls Chicago home. Its impressive 
exhibits and collections have the ability to educate the people of both 
Chicago and the world. With important education programs such as the 
Halls of the Ancient Americas, the Field Museum has the ability to 
instruct those who walk through its doors on their heritage, culture 
and history.
  Once again I would like congratulate the Field Museum on receiving 
the grant from the Illinois Humanities Council. The Field Museum has 
served and will continue to serve both Chicago and the nation for 
decades to come.

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