[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S3653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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             CONGRATULATING KENTUCKY HISTORY AWARD WINNERS

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I congratulate the winners 
of the 2009 Kentucky History Awards, which was held at the Thomas D. 
Clark Center for Kentucky History. These awards are sponsored by the 
Kentucky Historical Society and recognize exceptional achievements by 
individuals, business and civic leaders, communities, museums, and 
history organizations throughout the commonwealth in the field of 
history. Several projects and individuals that have demonstrated 
tremendous efforts to promote the preservation, awareness, and 
appreciation of state and local history were honored at this ceremony.
  These awards serve as an opportunity to recognize the dedication and 
hard work of those who cherish Kentucky history. This year the Madison 
County Fiscal Court received the Government Award for their Civil War 
Battlefield Preservation and Interpretation. The Larue County Herald 
News received the Media Award for the Lincoln Bicentennial. These two 
organizations have done the Commonwealth a great service by being 
advocates for our history.
  Dr. Kenneth Carstens of Calloway County was also a recipient of one 
of these prestigious awards. Dr. Carstens received the Lifetime 
Dedication To History Award for his service. During the time leading up 
to this award, Dr. Carstens received numerous teaching recognition 
awards, chaired many significant committees on Murray State 
University's campus, and conducted research for the college's contract 
archaeology program. He has published nine books and is currently 
working on six more.
  Mr. President, I would like to thank these people for their 
contributions to the State of Kentucky, and I wish them well as they 
continue to enhance the history of our great State.

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