[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3736]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING NELLIE LONGSWORTH AS ``A PIONEER IN PRESERVATION''

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2014

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I am writing to recognize Nellie 
Longsworth of Maryland. As Founding President of Preservation Action, 
Ms. Longsworth was at the forefront of America's preservation movement, 
working tirelessly to protect historic places from destruction.
  In 1974, historic preservationists came together to create 
Preservation Action in order to preserve our historic assets and make 
historic preservation a national priority. From the historic 
rehabilitation tax credit to historic preservation funding, Ms. 
Longsworth and Preservation Action built and deployed a grassroots 
constituency empowered with information and training to advance these 
worthy goals.
  Mr. Speaker, Nellie Longsworth's career is the embodiment of the 
purposes underlying the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 
which read in part:

       The spirit and direction of the Nation are founded upon and 
     reflected in its historic heritage;
       The historical and cultural foundations of the Nation 
     should be preserved as a living part of our community life 
     and development in order to give a sense of orientation to 
     the American people;
       The preservation of this irreplaceable heritage is in the 
     public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural, 
     educational, aesthetic, inspirational, economic, and energy 
     benefits will be maintained and enriched for future 
     generations of Americans.

  All Americans who care about our nation's cultural resources are 
indebted to, and inspired by, Nellie Longsworth. As we observe National 
Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, preservationists from across the 
nation will honor Nellie Longsworth for her extraordinary legacy.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Nellie Longsworth as a 
Pioneer in Preservation.

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