[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24337]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING THE WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I honor the board of 
directors and dedicated staff at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and 
Science in Sioux Falls, SD, on their accreditation by the American 
Associate of Museums. Since its creation in 1999, the Washington 
Pavilion of Arts and Science has provided education and inspiration to 
those of all ages in the Sioux Falls region.
  The Washington Pavilion has three main program areas, all designed to 
make art and science a part of everyday life. The Kirby Science 
Discovery Center introduces visitors to things like hands-on 
archeology, weather, and space shuttles. The Wells Fargo CineDome 
Theatre allows viewers to travel the universe or witness nature in 
vivid detail. Lastly, the Visual Arts Center brings art to all 
generations with its six galleries and changing exhibits.
  I wish to congratulate the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science on 
reaching this milestone in their mission, and for their service to the 
community. Once again, I commend the individuals involved in this 
enterprise and am pleased to see them publicly honored with 
accreditation by the American Association of Museums.

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