[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E793-E794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF THE CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Cape Cod 
Museum of Art on their 35th anniversary.
  Thirty-five years ago, Harry Holl and Roy Freed brought to life their 
vision for a museum that honors and celebrates the works of outstanding 
artists from the Cape Cod region in Massachusetts. Mr. Holl, a renowned 
potter, sculptor, painter, and a Dennis resident himself, lived out the 
same values that comprise the museum's mission. As a teacher, he 
inspired his students and developed local art programs. Mr. Freed, both 
a lawyer and a sculptor, was dedicated to providing a venue to showcase 
the talents of our community. He brought together supporters at the 
founding of the Museum, and he contributed to the remarkable 
achievements and growth of this museum.
  What started with ten local supporters, the Cape Cod Museum of Art 
now houses seven exhibition galleries, the Weny Education Center, a 
screening room, an outdoor sculpture garden, and a permanent collection 
of more than 2,000 works of art. Artists across the nation have drawn 
inspiration from our local community and our beautiful landscapes. I am 
proud to say the museum is esteemed nation-wide, with the recent 
exhibit `Breaking the Mold' which featured outside artists drawing 718 
submissions by 227 artists from 29 states.

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  The Cape Cod Museum of Art continues to serve an important mission. 
It is dedicated to preserving our heritage and engage our community in 
local art appreciation has proved to be invaluable. The museum promotes 
art appreciation through great programs, workshops, and classes. The 
Resource Library serves as a hub for learning the history of Cape Cod 
artists, past and present. As a proud member of this community, I am 
grateful for the work the museum has done in preserving our cultural 
history.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Cape Cod 
Museum of Art as they celebrate this joyous milestone. I look forward 
to seeing what the future brings to this pillar of the Cape Cod art 
community.

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