[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16214]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY AND 
         THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEW MUSEUM AT LAKE UNION PARK

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2012

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 60th 
anniversary of the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle, and 
to salute the museum as it prepares for the Grand Opening of its new 
museum at Lake Union Park on December 29, 2012.
  Since its founding in 1952, MOHAI has established itself as the 
preeminent history center in the Seattle region, engaging over 100,000 
visitors and 17,000 students and their teachers each year in the 
exploration of the history, character and development of Seattle and 
the Central Puget Sound region.
  Drawing on a collection of more than 4 million historic artifacts, 
archives, photographs and oral histories, MOHAI exhibits and programs 
bring visitors face-to-face with the challenges of the past so that 
they can make informed decisions for the future. Working with school 
districts from across the region, MOHAI programs foster the civic 
literacy which is so essential to a strong community, and the museum 
provides a full range of scholarship services so that all students have 
access to the power of history.
  With the opening of its expansive new museum in the landmark Naval 
Reserve Armory at Lake Union Park, MOHAI is poised to launch a history 
museum distinguished by leading edge technology, research and 
educational programs, which will serve the Seattle area for the 21st 
Century.
  In recognition of its excellence, MOHAI is accredited by the American 
Alliance of Museums, is an official affiliate of the Smithsonian 
Institution, and was selected by Museum Magazine as one of the 60 
international ``museums that matter.''
  As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Museum of History & 
Industry, I would like to convey my congratulations to MOHAI on the 
opening of its new museum and its expanding work to ensure that the 
lessons of history are shared with generations to come.

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