Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 111 (Monday, July 11, 2016)

[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 111 (Monday, July 11, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H4601-H4603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

NATIONAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the
concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 138) designating the George C.
Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington,
Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The text of the concurrent resolution is as follows:

H. Con. Res. 138

Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief of
Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to China,
Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense;
Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to General
of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star generals
in the history of the United States;
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy
and vital role during World War II;
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European economic
recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan;
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established
in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of General
George C. Marshall through educational scholarship programs
and facilities;
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the George
C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in
1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the post of the Virginia
Military Institute, which is the alma mater of General George
C. Marshall;
Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public
about the military and diplomatic contributions of General
George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and
Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains
the most comprehensive collection of records documenting the
life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress designates the George C. Marshall
Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington,
Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and
Library.

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The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Virginia (Mr. Brat) and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Brat).

General Leave

Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and
include extraneous material on H. Con. Res. 138.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Virginia?
There was no objection.
Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 138, a
resolution that designates the George C. Marshall Museum and the George
C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National
George C. Marshall Museum and Library.
General George C. Marshall was a soldier, a statesman, and a
peacemaker. General Marshall served as Army Chief of Staff during World
War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, and Secretary
of Defense. He was promoted to General of the Army in 1944.
He was one of only five individuals in our Nation's history to rise
to the rank of a five-star general in the United States Army. He was
also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military
strategy and vital role during World War II. He was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European economic recovery
strategy, known as the Marshall Plan, which was absolutely essential to
bringing peace to the European continent.
The George C. Marshall Foundation was created in 1953 to honor the
legacy of George C. Marshall and his contributions to our Nation and
the world during many of the key events of the 20th century. The
Foundation preserves this legacy through educational scholarship
programs and facilities.
The George C. Marshall Foundation opened the George C. Marshall
Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in 1964, in Lexington,
Virginia, on the post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the
alma mater of General Marshall.
The library provides scholars with a documented record of the life of
General Marshall and his public service, and the museum shares his
inspiring story with visitors through exhibitions, artifacts, and
educational programming.
General Marshall's contributions to our Nation cannot be overstated,
and I hope to see this resolution adopted to designate the George C.
Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library, which works so
hard to highlight and share these contributions, as the National George
C. Marshall Museum and Library. It is a small, yet fitting, tribute to
a man who spent a lifetime faithfully and courageously serving his
country.
I urge my colleagues to support this resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 138, a resolution
designating the George C. Marshall Museum and the George C. Marshall
Research Library in Lexington as the National George C. Marshall Museum
and Library. This concurrent resolution was introduced by my friend and
colleague, Bob Goodlatte, and is cosponsored by the entire Virginia
delegation.
General George C. Marshall is a national hero and a distinguished
public servant. The George C. Marshall Museum and Library is located in
Lexington, Virginia, on the post of the Virginia Military Institute,
the alma matter of General Marshall.
General Marshall served our country with distinction as the Army
Chief of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to China,
Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary
of Defense. He is one of only five Army five-star generals in United
States history.
After World War II, General Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1953 for his role in developing the European Recovery Program,
which is now widely known as the Marshall Plan. The Marshall Plan
contributed to European integration and growth in the aftermath of
World War II.
Mr. Speaker, as the holder of the George C. Marshall Papers and with
a mission to collect, preserve, and share information regarding the
life and career of General Marshall, it is appropriate to designate the
George C. Marshall Museum as the National George C. Marshall Museum and
Library.
I urge my colleagues to support the concurrent resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from
Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte).
Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank both gentlemen from
Virginia for their support of this legislation.
I rise today to urge passage of H. Con. Res. 138. This resolution
would designate the George C. Marshall Museum and the George C.
Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National
George C. Marshall Museum and Library.
General George Catlett Marshall dedicated his life to public service,
serving honorably in the United States Army as Army Chief of Staff
during World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State,
and Secretary of Defense.
From his allied plan to storm the beaches of Normandy to his European
economic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan, his leadership
changed the world. The history of the United States and the global
community would be a different place if not for the contributions of
General Marshall.
At the recommendation of former President Harry Truman, the Marshall
Foundation was established in 1953. On May 23, 1964, the Marshall
Museum and Library was dedicated on the post of the Virginia Military
Institute, General Marshall's alma mater.
For over 50 years, the Marshall Foundation has devoted its mission to
educating the public about the important contributions of General
Marshall. The museum has five extensive exhibits and houses General
Marshall's 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. The research library collects,
preserves, and shares the largest collection of documents pertaining to
General Marshall's life.
Just this year, the Marshall Foundation reached a huge milestone with
the completion of the Papers of George Catlett Marshall. This project
began in 1977, with the goal to create a published record of every
document that General Marshall produced. The final project consists of
seven volumes and includes 4,260 documents spanning over 5,666 pages.
In addition to its extensive research work, the Marshall Foundation
provides educational opportunities for college students and future
military leaders. The Marshall Undergraduate Scholars Program sends
college history students to the Marshall Foundation to conduct primary
research in the library's archives.
The Marshall Army ROTC Award Seminar also provides the top ROTC cadet
at each college in the United States the opportunity to participate in
a national security conference with fellow award recipients and current
Army leaders. The Marshall-Arnold Air Force ROTC Award Seminar provides
a similar opportunity to top senior cadets at each college with an Air
Force ROTC program.

Last year, the Marshall Foundation began the Marshall Legacy Series.
This is a 3-year series of exhibits, lectures, and events to showcase
General Marshall's contributions during the 20th century and connect
those contributions to today's world.
This is just a snapshot of the important work the Marshall Foundation
conducts to honor and preserve the legacy of General Marshall. I am
honored to have such an important facility in my district, the Sixth
Congressional District of Virginia.
General Marshall once said: ``Sincerity, integrity, and tolerance
are, to my mind, the first requirements of many to a fine, strong
character.''
I applaud the Marshall Foundation's work in sharing Marshall's vision
and character with a new generation of Americans. I urge passage of
this resolution to honor one of America's most sincere and
distinguished public servants by congressionally designating

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the museum and library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George
C. Marshall Museum and Library.
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my
time.
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank our colleague from Roanoke for his
leadership and the entire Virginia delegation for supporting the
resolution. I urge support.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time.
I am pleased we are advancing a bipartisan proposal today, one that
means a great deal to the people in my home State of Virginia and to my
fellow Members from Virginia here with us today, to designate the
George C. Marshall Museum and the George C. Marshall Library as the
National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. We do this to honor a
great American hero and his enduring legacy. I urge my colleagues to
support this resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Brat) that the House suspend the rules and
agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 138.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the
rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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