[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Pages 23573-23574]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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           RECOGNIZING THE SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I wish to honor the Simpson County 
Historical Society on their 50th anniversary. This is a momentous 
occasion for their organization and for the residents of South Central 
Kentucky.
  The society was founded in 1959 by 37 dedicated citizens who wished 
to preserve the historical treasures in the area. The society began by 
meeting in a private home, and soon the group acquired a small 
collection of books that were maintained at the local library.
  As the society expanded, its leaders were able to persuade the 
government of Simpson County to provide the old jail and jailer's house 
as the permanent

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facility of the society. This decision led to the creation of the 
Simpson County Archives and Museum that now holds thousands of books, 
city and county records, and other historical materials of significant 
value. The society has also continued the upkeep of the old jail and 
jailer's house, which date from the early 1800s.
  However, the Simpson County Historical Society has not simply 
collected and preserved documents. They have also been active in 
encouraging the study of local history and culture. The society has 
provided scholarships for students wishing to pursue the study of 
history and maintained numerous historical markers in Simpson County. 
Finally, the group has positively impacted the economy by supporting 
tourist visits to historic sites throughout Kentucky.
  I am very proud of the service the Simpson County Historical Society 
has provided to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Their dedication through 
these many years makes them one of the oldest historical societies in 
the State, and I am confident that their impact will continue for many 
years to come.

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