[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18951]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA

 Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I wish to honor a wonderful asset 
in my hometown of Atlanta, GA, the Children's Museum of Atlanta.
  Since the opening of its permanent facility in 2003 at Centennial 
Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, it has become a leading attraction 
for families and has helped ignite the revitalization of the area, 
along with the Georgia Aquarium, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, 
the College Football Hall of Fame, and the iconic World of Coca-Cola. 
The Children's Museum of Atlanta has promoted the power of play and 
highlighted the importance of early childhood education in all areas, 
especially literacy, math, and science.
  Not only am I married to a former teacher, but as a grandfather and 
the former chair of the Georgia Board of Education, I have long been 
committed to enhancing and improving educational opportunities for our 
children. The Children's Museum's mission and vision help parents, 
educators, and schools ignite curiosity and discovery in young 
children, enhance learning, and help them reach their goals.
  The museum has recently undergone a major renovation and will reopen 
its doors on December 12, 2015, to a completely updated facility.
  I am delighted to recognize on the floor of the Senate and to join 
the city of Atlanta in celebrating Saturday, December 12, 2015, as 
Children's Museum of Atlanta Day.

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