[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Rockwell Museum 
of Western Art as the 29th District of New York's most recently 
accredited museum. The Rockwell Museum was just awarded accreditation 
by the American Association of Museums, the highest national 
recognition a museum can receive for their commitment to public service 
and excellence in education.
  The American Association of Museums states that there are over 17,500 
museums in the United States and less than 800 are accredited. These 
numbers would place the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in a very elite 
category and I am proud to represent this museum.
  The Rockwell Museum of Western Art inspires and educates people of 
all ages. Its vision inspires the staff to strive towards making the 
museum a resource for study, knowledge, and entertainment by local and 
national audiences. I encourage everyone to stop in and visit the 
Rockwell Museum next time you are in Corning, New York.

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