[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 16662-16663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORY MUSEUM FOR SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTRY

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, this month the History Museum for 
Springfield-Greene County will celebrate its 25th anniversary. It is an 
honor and a privilege to rise today on the floor of the United States 
Senate to recognize this institution's longevity and its role in 
preserving the history of Springfield and Greene County.
  Some twenty-five years ago I was able to play a role in the founding 
of this museum while I was serving as Governor of Missouri. The Museum 
was then called the Bicentennial Historical Museum in honor of our 
Nation's 200th birthday. Over the years, the name has changed but the 
goal and purpose of the museum has remained the same, preserving the 
history and heritage of the city of Springfield and Greene County. 
History is our window to the past and helps us to remember just how far 
we have come as a nation and as a community. The museum contains 
permanent exhibits beginning with the earliest settlement in the 
region, continuing on through the Civil War, and into the twentieth 
century. The museum also changes exhibits throughout the year which 
examine other areas of Greene County's history.
  The museum is a private, not-for-profit organization that is open to 
public at no charge. The museum is funded through private 
contributions, memberships, grants, and gift shop sales. The staff, 
management, and volunteers who operate this facility are to be 
congratulated for their tireless efforts and innovation which make the 
museum an important part of the community. The museum is an invaluable 
tool for students and teachers to learn the historical significance of 
the area.

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  The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County is a valuable asset 
to the Springfield area. I ask that the Members of the Senate join me 
in recognizing and honoring the twenty-fifth anniversary of the History 
Museum for Springfield-Greene County.

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