[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13826]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   THE DONALD W. REYNOLDS FOUNDATION

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the Donald W. 
Reynolds Foundation for its strong commitment to preserving our 
Nation's artistic and cultural heritage.
  Three years ago, as a gift to the Nation, the Donald W. Reynolds 
Foundation generously made possible the acquisition of Gilbert Stuart's 
iconic ``Lansdowne'' portrait of George Washington for the 
Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, which will reopen on July 4, 
2006. In doing so, the Reynolds Foundation not only saved a national 
treasure but also provided a permanent home where future generations 
can appreciate this American masterpiece.
  The Reynolds Foundation also made possible a 3-year, 8-city tour of 
the painting. This tour, which visited Las Vegas 2 years ago and is 
currently in Little Rock, has allowed millions of Americans to 
personally view a painting that is part of our national heritage.
  By providing guides for teachers, newspapers for students, 
reproductions, reenactors, and history lessons about George Washington, 
the Foundation ensured an enriching educational experience for young 
people.
  The exhibition of this painting at the Las Vegas Art Museum was not 
the first time that the generosity of the Reynolds Foundation enriched 
the lives of Nevadans. The Foundation has given millions of dollars to 
create the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism and Center for 
Advanced Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the 
Donald W. Reynolds Student Services Center at the University of Nevada, 
Las Vegas. It has also supported medical research and health and human 
services programs.
  It is my honor to recognize the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation's many 
charitable actions. Please join me in thanking the foundation for its 
generous gift to our Nation.

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