[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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