[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 640]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING ARTRAIN USA ON RECEIVING THE 2006 NATIONAL AWARD FOR 
                      MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 2007

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Artrain USA 
on being a recipient of the 2006 National Award for Museum and Library 
Services, a prestigious award presented to a select few libraries and 
museums for outstanding public service.
  The National Award for Museum and Library Services is the nation's 
highest honor for museums and libraries. Artrain USA was one of three 
museums selected by the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences to 
receive this high honor. Three libraries were also selected to be 
honored.
  Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Artrain USA's unique concept of a 
traveling museum has visited hundreds of communities, enriching the 
lives of over 3.2 million people. Many of these communities are rural 
or underserved and did not have access to this type of world-class art 
exhibits and educational opportunities. By bringing the art to the 
communities on vintage railroad cars, Artrain USA provides these 
communities with a wonderful opportunity for cultural growth and 
education. This is an indispensable public service and I am especially 
proud to say that Artrain USA hails from Michigan's 15th Congressional 
District, which I represent in the House of Representatives.
  I would particularly like to congratulate Debra Polich, President & 
CEO of Artrain USA, for her tireless work and dedication to making 
Artrain USA a national presence. Madam Speaker, I ask that you and all 
of my colleagues join me in congratulating Deb and the rest of the 
Artrain USA team on winning this esteemed award and in sending our best 
wishes for success in the future.

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