[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3118]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO THE CURIOUS KIDS' MUSEUM OF ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Curious 
Kids' Museum of St. Joseph, Michigan, which will celebrate its 
1,000,000th visitor this year, as well as its 15th anniversary. This 
great educational museum is a treasure for the children of southwest 
Michigan, and I am very proud of the wonderful work it has accomplished 
over the years.
  The Curious Kids' Museum began in 1987 as an idea shared by several 
local residents interested in alternative approaches to science 
education. Today it has over 100 hands-on educational exhibits and 
programs dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of children. The great 
many visitors of all ages that have had the fortunate opportunity to 
visit this museum have explored and gained awareness in the areas of 
science and technology, history, culture, and human perception.
  The goal of the Museum's founders' was to establish a place where 
``children and families pursue their natural curiosity about the world 
through exploration and hands-on interactive exhibits, making learning 
fun and increasing self-esteem.'' I for one would like to say, and I 
know I am not alone, mission accomplished and surpassed. It pleases me 
to honor this great museum, and I know the next million visitors will 
be just as moved and inspired as the first.

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