[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 204 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1702]
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                    TRIBUTE TO THE RAILSWEST MUSEUM

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate the RailsWest Museum of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for 
maintaining 150 years of railroad history in Council Bluffs and 
Pottawattamie County, Iowa. RailsWest Museum is located in the former 
depot of the Chicago, Rock Island Pacific railroads.
  The RailsWest Museum is operated by the Historical Society of 
Pottawattamie County and the building and grounds have been renovated 
to preserve its rich history. The depot that houses the current museum 
was built in 1899, but the original depot was built in 1870. During its 
years in operation the depot saw thousands of local soldiers leave 
Council Bluffs for military duty, and it was also a welcome sight when 
many of them returned home after their military service. The Rock 
Island Line's last day of operation was March 31, 1980. Today, the 
museum promotes 150 years of railroad history with displays, artifacts, 
and exhibits.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate the RailsWest Museum for 
their dedicated and devoted service in preserving the railroad history 
of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. It is with great pride that 
I recognize them today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States 
House of Representatives join me in congratulating the RailsWest 
Museum's accomplishments and in wishing the staff and volunteers 
nothing but the best.

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