[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E85]
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TRIBUTE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE ALDEN B. DOWN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ART 
                             BRUCE WINSLOW

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                         HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2017

  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bruce 
Winslow, the Director of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, 
upon his retirement.
  Bruce was born and raised in Midland and has kept his heart in his 
hometown. After graduating from CMU he went on to attend the Pratt 
Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where he honed his skills as an 
artist. After graduating in 1988, he found employment at the Midland 
Art Council, which later became the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and 
Art.
  When starting his career he was the Coordinator of Public Relations 
for nine years, became the Curatorial Director and quickly after that 
the Director of the Museum. Since he took the helm in 1997, Bruce has 
taken the museum in many rewarding directions that have brought 
interest back into museum from unconventional museum goers. He has 
helped many see how science and art play a vital role in everyone 
lives. Now, during his final days as director, the museum is holding a 
new exhibit just for him, ``35 Years: The Bruce Winslow 
Retrospective.'' It is to celebrate his life in the arts, his family 
and his career.
  Bruce has been especially helpful to Michigan's Fourth District, 
ensuring its participation in the Annual Congressional Art Competition 
for many years. During that time, not only has Bruce built an exhibit 
to showcase the artists' work from throughout the district, but he has 
also served as an integral member of the Art Competition Committee as a 
judge, helping select the piece to be displayed in the United States 
Capitol building. He also has given of his time and talents to help 
coordinate a special ceremony to honor all of the participants.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, I am 
honored today to recognize Bruce Winslow for his lifetime of work in 
the arts and for his commitment to the people of Midland.

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