[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1797]
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               CONGRATULATING COLBY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2008

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Colby 
College Museum of Art for being accredited by the American Association 
of Museums, AAM. Accredited since 1995, and re-accredited recently, the 
museum joins 10 other museums from Maine and 775 nationwide to receive 
this honor. Accreditation recognizes the Colby College museum's 
commitment to public service, professional standards, and excellence in 
education.
  The Colby College Museum of Art is a powerful community presence and 
leader in communicating the value and importance of art. The museum is 
more than just a collection of great works of art; it is also an 
incredible educational resource for the state of Maine. It offers 
hands-on workshops, morning story times for children and various 
lectures from faculty at Colby, visiting speakers, and student docents.
  The Colby College Museum of Art extends its reach far beyond the 
Colby College campus, sharing its astounding collection with community 
members of all ages and providing a place for study for faculty and 
students. I have no doubt that the museum will continue this mission of 
service and education well into the future, and congratulate the museum 
once again on this deserved accreditation by the American Association 
of Museums.

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