[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE VANDALIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2019

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Vandalia 
Historical Society for being awarded the Historic Preservation Award. 
This is a rare and prestigious award made possible through the hard 
work and dedication of the members of the Vandalia Historical Society.
  This society sponsors a variety of fundraisers to help maintain the 
historic Vandalia Old National Capitol, the second capitol for the 
state of Illinois. The major project underway is the raising of funds 
for the replacement of all windows in the building. All upgrades and 
construction are historically accurate. Due to the efforts of this 
group, the building has been maintained for the public to enjoy, for 
school and tour groups to learn the history of this grand old building 
and to learn its importance to our state and national history.
  Madam Speaker, due to their efforts, the Old State Capitol will be 
standing open to welcome future generations. It is my pleasure and 
honor to recognize the Vandalia Historical Society upon receiving the 
prestigious Historic Preservation Recognition Award, and I wish the 
society the best in all of its future endeavors.

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