[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
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NINA ARCHABAL'S 23 YEARS OF SERVICE TO MINNESOTA AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE 
                      MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2010

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Nina 
Archabal for her 33 years of service to the Minnesota Historical 
Society, including 23 years of service as the Director
  The Minnesota Historical Society is a private nonprofit organization 
that was founded in 1849 to preserve the history of the State of 
Minnesota, while providing educational and cultural learning 
opportunities. Today, the society operates 26 historic sites and 
museums throughout the state of Minnesota.
  Ms. Archabal began her distinguished career with the Minnesota 
Historical Society in 1977. In 1987, Archabal became the Historical 
Society's 10th Director after serving nine years as deputy director.
  While at the helm of the Historical Society, Archabal oversaw several 
major projects including the construction of the Minnesota Historical 
Society Center in Saint Paul, the Mille Lacs Indian Museum in Onamaia 
and the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis. These projects have helped to 
preserve and protect Minnesota's past and tell Minnesota's story. 
Visitors to Historical Society sites learn about our past through 
unique and engaging exhibits, including ``living history'' 
demonstrations like the beloved celebration of the holidays at the 
Saint Paul home of Minnesota's first territorial governor, Alexander 
Ramsey, where visitors experience Christmas 1875 by meeting ``members'' 
of the Ramsey family, sampling fresh cookies from the wood-burning 
stove. These unique traditions make history accessible and 
understandable to young and old alike.
  Throughout her career, Nina Archabal has demonstrated strength of 
character, hard work, dedication and perseverance that has made the 
Minnesota Historical Society a national model for historic preservation 
and interpretation. I value her service and commitment, which will be 
felt by generations of Minnesotans in the future.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Nina Archabal for her 
23 years of service for the state of Minnesota. It is my honor to 
submit this statement.

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