[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING SARA CAPEN

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
work of Sara Capen, chair of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas.
  Sara, who also serves as executive director of the Niagara Falls 
Heritage Area, is a dedicated leader, collaborator, and facilitator 
committed to preserving and celebrating the Niagara region's rich 
history.
  From the growth of the Discover Niagara Shuttle to the success of the 
Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, Sara has been the 
energy behind projects connecting people to stories, destinations, and 
to one another.
  At the national level, Sara was the driving force behind approval of 
the National Heritage Areas Act, which reauthorizes all 45 heritage 
areas for the next 15 years, safeguarding and strengthening economic 
opportunities across the country.
  We thank Sara Capen for her passion and commitment to ensuring 
America's history is woven into our future for generations to come.

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