[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 123 (Monday, July 30, 2007)]
[House]
[Pages H8837-H8838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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House of Representatives
HONORING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further
consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 143) honoring
the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and ask for its
immediate consideration in the House.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Illinois?
There was no objection.
The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows
H. Con. Res. 143
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall was built between 1912 and 1915 by
Franklin `F.A.' Augustus Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude;
Whereas Franklin Seiberling hired architect Charles S.
Schneider of Cleveland to design the home, landscape
architect Warren H. Manning of Boston to design the grounds,
and Hugo F. Huber of New York City to decorate the interior;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of
Tudor Revival architecture in the United States;
Whereas Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization that
continues to help millions of individuals worldwide recover
from alcohol addiction, was founded on Mother's Day 1935
following a meeting between Mr. Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
and hosted by Henrietta Seiberling at Stan Hywet Hall;
Whereas, in 1957, in keeping with the Stan Hywet Hall crest
motto of `Non Nobis Solum (Not for Us Alone)', the Seiberling
family donated Stan Hywet Hall to a nonprofit organization,
which came to be known as Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, so that
the public could enjoy and experience part of a noteworthy
chapter in the history of the United States;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is identified as a
National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior,
the only location in Akron, Ohio, with such a designation and
one of only 2,200 nationwide;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of Ohio's top 10
tourist attractions, is a Save America's Treasures project,
and is accredited by the American Association of Museums;
Whereas more than 5,000,000 people from around the world
have visited Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, with the number of
visitors annually averaging between 150,000 and 200,000 since
1999;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens contributes over
$12,000,000 annually to the greater Akron economy;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a recipient of the
Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of
Historic Sites from the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, only the fourth recipient of the Award after
George Washington's Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson's
Monticello, and Washington, DC's Octagon House; and
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens relies on more than 1,300
volunteers to ensure that its doors remain open to the
public, including the Women's Auxiliary Board, the Friends of
Stan Hywet, the Stan Hywet Gilde, the Stan Hywet Needlework
Guild, the Stan Hywet Flower Arrangers, the Stan Hywet Garden
Committee, the Carriage House Gift Shop, the Conservatory,
Vintage Base Ball, Vintage Explorers, the Akron Garden Club,
and the Garden Forum of Greater Akron: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress--
(1) congratulates Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on its 50th
anniversary;
(2) honors Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for its commitment to
sharing its history, gardens, and art collections with the
public; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy
of this resolution to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
Amendment Offered by Mr. Davis of Illinois
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I offer an amendment.
The Clerk read as follows:
Amendment offered by Mr. Davis of Illinois
Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the
following:
That Congress--
(1) recognizes that National Historic Landmarks are places
where significant historical events occurred or where
prominent Americans worked or lived; and
(2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy
of this resolution to the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron,
Ohio.
The concurrent resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
Amendment to the Preamble Offered by Mr. Davis of Illinois
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I offer an amendment to the
preamble.
The Clerk read as follows:
Amendment to the preamble offered by Mr. Davis of Illinois
Strike the preamble and insert the following:
Whereas National Historic Landmarks are nationally
significant historic places, designated by the Secretary of
the Interior because they possess exceptional value or
quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the
United States;
Whereas Congress recognizes that Stan Hywet Hall, located
in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, has been designated as a
National Historic Landmark since December 21, 1981;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall was built between 1912 and 1915 by
Franklin ``F.A.'' Augustus Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude;
Whereas Franklin Seiberling hired architect Charles S.
Schneider of Cleveland to design the home, landscape
architect Warren H. Manning of Boston to design the grounds,
and Hugo F. Huber of New York City to decorate the interior;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of
Tudor Revival architecture in the United States;
Whereas Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization that
continues to help millions of individuals worldwide recover
from alcohol addiction, was founded on Mother's Day 1935
following a meeting between Mr. Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
which was hosted by Henrietta Seiberling at Stan Hywet Hall;
Whereas in 1957, in keeping with the Stan Hywet Hall crest
motto of ``Non Nobis Solum'' (or ``Not for Us Alone''), the
Seiberling family donated Stan Hywet Hall to a nonprofit
organization, which came to be known as Stan Hywet Hall &
Gardens, so that the public could enjoy and experience part
of a noteworthy chapter in the history of the United States;
Whereas we are honoring and congratulating Stan Hywet Hall
& Gardens on its 50th anniversary and for its commitment to
sharing its history, gardens, and art collections with the
public;
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Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is identified as a
National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior,
the only location in Akron, Ohio, with such a designation and
one of only 2,200 nationwide;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of Ohio's top 10
tourist attractions, is a Save America's Treasures project,
and is accredited by the American Association of Museums;
Whereas more than 5,000,000 people from around the world
have visited Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, with the number of
visitors annually averaging between 150,000 and 200,000 since
1999;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens contributes over
$12,000,000 annually to the greater Akron economy;
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a recipient of the
Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of
Historic Sites from the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, only the fourth recipient of the Award after
George Washington's Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson's
Monticello, and Washington, DC's Octagon House; and
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens relies on more than 1,300
volunteers to ensure that its doors remain open to the
public, including the Women's Auxiliary Board, the Friends of
Stan Hywet, the Stan Hywet Gilde, the Stan Hywet Needlework
Guild, the Stan Hywet Flower Arrangers, the Stan Hywet Garden
Committee, the Carriage House Gift Shop, the Conservatory,
Vintage Base Ball, Vintage Explorers, the Akron Garden Club,
and the Garden Forum of Greater Akron: Now, therefore, be it
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, National Historic Landmarks are
significant places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because
they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating the heritage
of the United States. The U.S. Congress recognizes that Stan Hywet
Hall, located in Akron, Ohio as a National Historic Landmark since
December 21, 1981. Stan Hywet Hall was built between 1912 and 1915 by
Franklin ``F.A.'' Augustus Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude. This
landmark is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in
the United States.
We are honoring Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens on its 50th anniversary
and for its commitment to sharing its history, gardens, and art
collections with the public.
Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague Representative Betty Sutton for
seeking to honor the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
and urge the swift passage of this bill.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (during the reading). Without objection, the
amendment to the preamble is considered as read.
There was no objection.
The amendment to the preamble was agreed to.
The title was amended so as to read: ``Concurrent resolution honoring
National Historic Landmarks.''.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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