[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8212]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF LINCOLN PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM FOR ITS 
                   PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HISTORY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 22, 2017

  Mrs. DlNGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lincoln Park 
Historical Society and Museum for its efforts to preserve and document 
the history of the City of Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Historical 
Museum provides an important venue for residents to learn about the 
city's history and development.
  Founded in 1955 and located in a former Depression-era Post Office, 
the Lincoln Park Historical Society and Museum host exhibits and events 
that document the history of Lincoln Park and southeast Michigan. Pasi 
museum exhibits have featured historical Presidential and Congressional 
campaign memorabilia from national, state and local candidates, as well 
as displays of advertisements for old Lincoln Park businesses from the 
city's history. Additionally, the Museum also profiled prominent 
Lincoln Park natives, including Bill Simpson, an illustrator for Disney 
and The Simpson TV show, and Preston Tucker, a local automobile 
designer and entrepreneur. The organization also hosts authors, 
historians and other experts in public forums to provide additional 
historical background to its exhibits.
  The Lincoln Park Historical Society and Museum not only plays a key 
role in documenting historically significant people and events, but 
also provides critical resources and education that helps Lincoln Park 
residents place their city's history and the role it has played in the 
growth and development of southeast Michigan in its proper context. The 
organization's sponsorship of local experts and rare artifacts, as well 
as its production and distribution of an educational newsletter, 
underscore its commitment to preserving the city's history. It is 
heartening to see the Lincoln Park community continue to support the 
incredible work that is being done by the Lincoln Park Historical 
Society, and I am confident that they will build on this success in the 
coming years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Lincoln 
Park Historical Society and Museum for their historical preservation 
efforts. The group provides cultural enrichment for Lincoln Park and 
its residents through its hosting of events and exhibits.

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