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109TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. CON. RES. 117 

Officially designating the National Museum of the Pacific War in 

Fredericksburg, Texas, as The National Museum of the Pacific War. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 

Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mrs. HUTCHISON) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 

Natural Resources 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 

Officially designating the National Museum of the Pacific 

War in Fredericksburg, Texas, as The National Museum 

of the Pacific War. 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, was founded in 1966 by local citizens 

in honor of Admiral Chester Nimitz, a Fredericksburg, 

Texas, native and in honor of those who served in the 

World War II Pacific War, defending liberty and Nation; 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, is frequently referred to as the Admiral Nimitz Museum; 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the 


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story and interpreting the experiences of the United 

States and its allies that took part in the Pacific Theater 

battles of World War II—on the battlefield, ocean, and 

home front; 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, has grown to nearly 34,000 square 

feet of indoor exhibit space; 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, boasts an impressive display of Allied 

and Japanese aircraft, tanks, guns, and other large artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns; 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, highlights— 

(1) the personal effects of those who made history 

in the Pacific; 

(2) aircraft and battleship remnants; 

(3) art; and 

(4) other rare treasures; 

Whereas there remains a need to preserve in a museum setting both— 

(1) evidence of the honor, courage, patriotism, and 

sacrifice of those Americans who served and sacrificed in 

the defense of liberty during World War II; and 

(2) evidence of other relevant subjects; and 

Whereas the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, houses an archival collection of materials—maintained by the Center for Pacific War Studies—that contains more than 10,000 Pacific War photos, 

an extensive collection of private papers, official documents, and manuscripts, and a research library of more 


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than 3,000 volumes, all related to the Pacific War: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 

2 concurring), That Congress— 

3 (1) designates the National Museum of the Pa4 cific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, including the 

5 museum’s future and expanded exhibits, collections, 

6 archives, artifacts, and education programs, as ‘‘The 

7 National Museum of the Pacific War’’; 

8 (2) supports efforts to preserve historic mo9 ments in our Nation’s history; 

10 (3) recognizes that the continued collection, 

11 preservation, and display of the historical objects 

12 and other historical materials held by The National 

13 Museum of the Pacific War enhance our knowledge 

14 and understanding of the experience of past and 

15 present members of the United States Armed Forces 

16 among freedom-loving people around the world; 

17 (4) asks all Americans to join in celebrating 

18 The National Museum of the Pacific War and its 

19 mission of preserving and safeguarding the legacy of 

20 the heroes of the Pacific War; and 

21 (5) encourages present and future generations 

22 to understand the sacrifices all Americans made dur23 ing the difficult times of World War II, to under24 stand how World War II shaped the Nation, other 


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1 countries, and subsequent world events, and how the 

2 sacrifices made then helped preserve liberty, democ3 racy, and other founding principles for generations 

4 to come. 

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