[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14177]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE MARTINEZ HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Martinez Historical Society, which is celebrating the 40th anniversary 
and the reopening of the Martinez Museum.
  The Martinez Historical Society was established in 1973 with the 
ambitious goal of preserving a historical cottage dating to the 1890's 
so that future generations could appreciate our community's heritage. 
That cottage became the Martinez Museum in 1976, and it now serves as a 
cornerstone for community history and engagement. The museum has 
exhibits that encourage visitors to learn about the rich history of 
Martinez and offers tours to students and groups to encourage their 
curiosity and desire to learn about our diverse and cultured community.
  In addition to operating the Martinez Museum, the Martinez Historical 
Society provides services to our community such as maintaining the 
Local History Library and the Archive of Martinez. These services are 
made even more notable when considering the organization operates with 
an all-volunteer staff. Furthermore, the Historical Society serves as a 
champion for education by offering school tours to engage young 
learners, providing curriculum materials to various Martinez schools, 
and sponsoring state-wide conferences and workshops related to history. 
With 200 volunteers and an additional 300 members, it is no surprise 
that the Martinez Historical Society is a cornerstone in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, the Martinez Historical Society is of tremendous value 
to our community, and its success has brought awareness to our 
community's vibrant history through the work of the Martinez Museum and 
its dedication to education. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that 
we honor the Martinez Historical Society here today.

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