[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16162]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE ALLEN PARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM ON THE DATE OF ITS 
        PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Allen Park 
Historical Museum on the date of its Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 75th 
Anniversary Fundraiser. The Allen Park Historical Museum has served as 
an important venue for the metro Detroit community to educate 
individuals about the background of historically significant events 
that have shaped our country.
  Located in a farmhouse built in 1888, the Allen Park Historical 
Museum has provided Allen Park and the surrounding communities with a 
free and accessible forum to learn about the history of the city and 
pivotal events in American history. The Museum displays police and 
firefighter memorabilia as well as military artifacts and cultural 
objects like furniture and toys that showcase life from different eras. 
In addition to regular exhibits, the Allen Park Historical Museum also 
periodically sponsors fundraisers to engage with the community while 
providing resources for the museum. These additional events allow 
historians and other experts to further explore our nation's heritage 
in different contexts.
  The Allen Park Historical Museum not only serves as a venue for 
residents of Allen Park and surrounding areas, but also provides 
important resources that help educate southeast Michigan about 
historically significant events. The underwriting of experiences like 
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day underscore the community's commitment to 
ensuring that critical milestones in American history are placed in the 
proper context. It is heartening to see the Allen Park community play a 
leading role in promoting American history, and I am confident that the 
museum will continue to host engaging and relevant exhibits that 
educate and entertain individuals of all ages.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
success of the Allen Park Historical Museum on the date of its Pearl 
Harbor Day fundraiser. The museum provides cultural enrichment through 
its documentation of historical events through its exhibits.

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