[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15560]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 NORTH MIAMI MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2012

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) for receiving a 2012 
National Medal for Museum and Library Service, our nation's highest 
honor conferred on museums and libraries for community service. MOCA's 
record truly embodies the essence of this award.
  In addition to being a world-renowned art institution, MOCA houses 
various programs that support the South Florida community. MOCA has 
made a difference in thousands of lives through programs that help to 
curb drop-out rates, improve literacy, empower women and promote good 
behavior. For example, through ``Women on the Rise,'' MOCA trains local 
women artists to go into detention centers to teach female detainees 
how to express themselves through art. Furthermore, MOCA regularly 
hosts classes, workshops and seminars to promote lifelong learning.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the North 
Miami Museum of Contemporary Art for having received a 2012 National 
Medal for Museum and Library Service and Director Bonnie Clearwater and 
her staff for their outstanding work.

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