[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S4597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HERBERT COLLINS

   Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to one of 
my constituents. Mr. Herbert Collins, a native member of the Caroline 
County community, has dedicated his life to the protection and 
preservation of the unique history of the region and of the 
Commonwealth of Virginia.
  Mr. Collins is a historian who served as a curator for the 
Smithsonian Institution here in Washington, DC. During his time at the 
museum, he was the executive director of the National Museum of 
American History. He also helped found the National Postal Museum, 
established a security system for the National Philatelic Museum, and 
was integral to the establishment of the National Museum of the 
American Indian.
  Mr. Collins has committed his life to serving the United States, both 
as a member of the U.S. Army in his youth and in his service as a 
historian. This is exemplified in the transformation of his historic 
home into a personal museum, furnished with dozens of historic 
artifacts and antiques open to the public. Mr. Collins has also 
developed relationships with Presidents dating back to President Harry 
Truman. He contributed his military uniform, complete with his laundry 
mark, for the funeral service of President Dwight Eisenhower, who had 
requested to be buried in full military dress, and toured the country 
raising funds for a museum honoring President John F. Kennedy after the 
President was assassinated. Mr. Collins has undoubtedly left his mark 
on the Commonwealth, and I am honored to celebrate his achievements. I 
know that many throughout Virginia will join me in congratulating him 
on his service to the Nation and this great State.

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