[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 146 (Friday, August 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E762-E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF MARIANNE PEAK, IN RECOGNITION OF HER 60 YEARS OF DEDICATED 
 SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 14, 2020

  Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Marianne Peak, to 
commend her for 60 years of outstanding contributions to the Adams 
National Historical Park, the National Park Service, and the City of 
Quincy, Massachusetts.
  Throughout her career, Marianne has emphasized education, 
inclusivity, and possibility, and has influenced the lives of many that 
have crossed her path. She has been a dedicated steward of history and 
preservation and has

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quietly and humbly become a true leader in her field, while promoting 
and encouraging the success of others.
  Marianne entered the National Park Service in 1960 as a Clerk-
Stenographer for what was then the Adams National Historic Site. While 
working for the Site, Marianne raised a family, studied at both Quincy 
College and Emmanuel College, and earned a master's degree from Eastern 
Nazarene College.
  Marianne became the Superintendent of Adams National Historic Site in 
1986. Under Marianne's direction, the Site evolved into a National 
Historical Park, expanding its physical boundaries and presence in the 
Quincy community, acquiring a downtown visitor center, and 
incorporating a trolley system to improve access and enhance the 
visitor experience.
  During her tenure, Marianne has extended her leadership into the 
local community and has engaged and mentored young interns to foster 
their success in the world of public service. Further, Marianne has 
been the liaison between the Adams family and the National Park Service 
for over 35 years. She served on Quincy's Chamber of Commerce and on 
Quincy's Tourism Board. She built fruitful partnerships with Quincy 
Public Schools, the Quincy Historical Society, and many local 
businesses. As a founding member of the Quincy Partnership, Marianne 
ensured that the National Park Service was engaged in efforts to expand 
community events and invest in Quincy's historic resources, ensuring 
that local historical societies and other historic house museums were 
represented in program planning. She has cultivated and maintained key 
partnerships with the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Historical 
Society, and the Abigail Adams Historical Society.
  For decades, Marianne has devoted herself to elevating the Adams 
National Historical Park. Thanks to her work, the Park is now a widely 
recognized museum where visitors can experience firsthand the homes, 
original furnishings, and decorative arts that tell the stories of two 
United States presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams 
from birth to death.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House 
today to thank Marianne for her long, impactful career with the Adams 
National Historical Park and the National Park Service, and for her 
dedicated efforts to preserving our Nation's history.