[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12292]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Rock and 
Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, located in the heart of historic downtown 
Cleveland, Ohio, and in recognition of the site's significant 
contributions to preserving American culture.
  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in 1995 
and attracts visitors from all over the country and the world. The 
Museum provides educational programs and opportunities for visitors to 
fully experience the history and impact that music has had on our 
culture. Artists and musicians from all over the world perform at the 
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and teach their audiences about 
the social significance of making music.
  With carefully preserved artifacts from many of our country's 
favorite artists and the history behind some of the most beloved songs, 
the Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the significant impact that music 
has had in so many of our nation's social, cultural and political 
historical events. Throughout history, musicians have used their music 
as a vehicle to give voice to the voiceless, to challenge many social, 
cultural and political norms, and to celebrate that most human of 
emotions, love. This year, on June 13, 2008, the Rock and Roll Hall of 
Fame and Museum, along with the Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga 
County, is commemorating Flag Day, the 233rd Birthday of the U.S. Army, 
and hosting a naturalization ceremony. I join the Hall of Fame and 
Museum and the JVCOCC of Cleveland in their celebration of these 
important events.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of the Rock and 
Roll Hall of Fame Museum and in recognition of its unique and 
significant contributions to preserving American Culture and of its 
outstanding educational outreach programs.

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