[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 14, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 25TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Miami Children's 
Museum as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as an invaluable 
educational and cultural center in my district in South Florida. I 
would like to recognize the museum's stellar leadership team, including 
its chairman, Jeff Berkowitz, and its executive director, Deborah 
Spiegelman.
  Since 1983, the Miami Children's Museum has fostered an environment 
for active learning and creative play for children of all ages. Thanks 
to the visionary leadership of Jeff and Deborah, as well as the 
dedication of the museum's staff and volunteers, the facility is now 
one of the 10 largest children's museums in the United States. The 
museum is also a leader in cutting-edge children's programming on 
topics such as environmental conservation, green technologies, and 
financial literacy.
  As a grandmother, I know firsthand how important the Miami Children's 
Museum is for parents and educators seeking a safe and fun learning 
environment for their children. I wish much success to the Miami 
Children's Museum as it works toward the next 25 years of service to 
our South Florida community.

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