[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20794]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO CLARA BARTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IN GLEN ECHO

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Clara 
Barton National Historic Site in my Congressional District for being 
awarded accreditation by the American Association of Museums.
  This honor is a national recognition of the museum's dedication to 
excellence in education and its high standards for public service and 
accountability. Out of the nearly 16,000 museums in the United States, 
only about 750, or 5 percent, are accredited.
  Clara Barton is a responsible steward of public and private 
resources--cultural, physical, and financial--and is fulfilling its 
public trust responsibilities. It also plays a critical civic role as a 
center of learning and an educational resource for school children, 
teachers, and individuals of all ages.
  Accredited status will increase Clara Barton's visibility--at the 
local and national levels--adding to the vibrancy of our community and 
improving our quality of life.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the Clara Barton National 
Historic Site's noteworthy achievement.

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