[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 106 (Monday, July 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
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                   HONORING MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION

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                           HON. BILL CASSIDY

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 2010

  Mr. CASSIDY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Magnolia 
Mound Plantation located in the City of Baton Rouge in Louisiana's 
Sixth Congressional District. It gives me great pleasure to announce 
that as of May 10th, 2010 the Plantation has achieved national 
accreditation by the American Association of Museums, joining an 
impressive and elite group of only 778 institutions around the country 
to achieve this distinguished accreditation.
  Magnolia Mound Plantation has successfully demonstrated that it meets 
the high standards established by the accreditation program and the 
museum field. It has done this through its completion of a rigorous 
process of self study and reviews by a visiting committee of its peers 
and the Accreditation Commission. The accreditation process certifies a 
museum's commitment to excellence and professional standards of 
operation.
  Located in Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, Magnolia Mound 
Plantation is a rare survivor of architecture influenced by early 
settlers from France and the West Indies. This landmark is unique in 
southern Louisiana not simply because of its age, quality of 
restoration, or outstanding collections, but because it is still a 
vital part of the community. Through educational programs, workshops, 
lectures, festivals, and other special events, Magnolia Mound's mission 
is to illustrate and interpret the lifestyle of the French Creoles who 
formed the fascinating culture which still influences and pervades life 
in southern Louisiana today. With this accreditation, I can only hope 
that Magnolia Mound Plantation will continue to be an asset to our 
community.

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