[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 92 (Thursday, June 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2008

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, the humanities have shaped nearly every 
aspect of our modern civilization, from our political and legal systems 
to architecture. Today, the proliferation of humanity fields remains as 
important as ever and the Connecticut Humanities Council has strived to 
preserve academic and cultural ideals in our community. This year, the 
Council celebrates its 35th anniversary.
  For 35 years, the Connecticut Humanities Council has enriched our 
community academically and culturally and has provided greater insights 
into our Connecticut, and more broadly, American roots and values. 
Through ideology and practice, the Connecticut Humanities Council has 
also exemplified a public access objective. Since inception, the 
Council has derived public and private funds to support relevant and 
accessible humanities programs throughout our community, focusing on 
history and literature disciplines.
  Programs sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council extend 
beyond the confines of museums, libraries, or any other academic 
institution. Programs like the family reading program, Motherread/
Fatherread, typify the extensions of broader values and life lessons in 
a meaningful and impactful setting. The Motherread/Fatherread program 
not only engages a lifelong love of reading and learning, but brings 
families closer together by encouraging parents to read with their 
children.
  Madam Speaker, on this 35th anniversary, I ask my colleagues to join 
with me and my constituents in recognizing the countless individuals 
and organizations that have brought the goals of the Council to 
fruition, by preserving our past and supporting the highest aspirations 
for our future.

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