[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MARY ANN MORAN-SAVAKINUS FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2021

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Ann Moran-
Savakinus for her 30 years of service to the Lackawanna County 
Historical Society. Mary Ann will be recognized on September 30, 2021.
  Mary Ann, daughter of the late Francis Moran and Joann Schemel Moran, 
is an Archbald, Pennsylvania native. She pursued her interest in 
history at Kutztown University, and as an undergraduate, she worked as 
a curatorial intern at the Anthracite Heritage Museum. After graduating 
with a bachelor's degree in anthropology, she was recruited by the 
Museum to catalogue their Hennemuth photo collection. Mary Ann also 
spent time in Iowa as an archaeological technician for American 
Resource Group as a member of the field crew.
  In 1991, she returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania where she began 
working at the Lackawanna County Historical Society as the 
administrative assistant. Six years later, she was appointed the 
Executive Director of the Society. Under her thoughtful direction, the 
Society expanded its programming, education opportunities, and 
community partnerships.
  One of the hallmarks of Mary Ann's tenure as Executive Director is 
her effort to connect the Society with the surrounding community and 
promote interest in local history. She has invited local artists to 
participate in Society events to create compelling programming such as 
the musical/historical production ``Under the Lackawanna Moon''. She 
also helped start the Museum as a Classroom program which allows local 
teachers to receive Act 48 credits for familiarizing themselves with 
local resources that are available to their students.
  Mary Ann's most popular programs are tours of the City of Scranton, 
which bring hundreds of visitors into the heart of the city to learn 
about its history. The Historic Hill House Tour, the Places of Worship 
Tour, and the Scranton After Dark paranormal walking tour teach 
visitors about the diverse architecture of Scranton and the residents 
who called the city home.
  Mary Ann's direction has also supported the financial growth of the 
Society, increasing fundraising efforts with the annual Taste of 
History event and the successful Capital Campaign to fund the 
restoration of the exterior of the Society headquarters at the Catlin 
House.
  I am honored to join the Lackawanna Historical Society in recognizing 
Mary Ann's 30 years of dedicated and selfless service. Her vision, 
commitment, and passion have helped foster a love of and appreciation 
for local history in our communities, and she has created a legacy of 
innovative programming that will be enjoyed by generations to come. I 
thank her for her service to our community and wish her all the best.

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