110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 143 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas National Historic Landmarks are nationally signifi-
cant historic places, designated by the Secretary of the 
Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality 
in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United 
States;
•HCON 143 EH 
Whereas Congress recognizes that Stan Hywet Hall, located 
in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, has been designated as 
a National Historic Landmark since December 21, 1981; 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall was built between 1912 and 1915 
by Franklin ‘‘F.A.’’ Augustus Seiberling and his wife, 
Gertrude; 
Whereas Franklin Seiberling hired architect Charles S. 
Schneider of Cleveland to design the home, landscape ar-
chitect Warren H. Manning of Boston to design the 
grounds, and Hugo F. Huber of New York City to deco-
rate the interior; 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of 
Tudor Revival architecture in the United States; 
Whereas Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization that con-
tinues to help millions of individuals worldwide recover 
from alcohol addiction, was founded on Mother’s Day 
1935 following a meeting between Mr. Bill Wilson and 
Dr. Bob Smith, which was hosted by Henrietta Seiberling 
at Stan Hywet Hall; 
Whereas, in 1957, in keeping with the Stan Hywet Hall crest 
motto of ‘‘Non Nobis Solum’’ (or ‘‘Not for Us Alone’’), 
the Seiberling family donated Stan Hywet Hall to a non-
profit organization, which came to be known as Stan 
Hywet Hall & Gardens, so that the public could enjoy 
and experience part of a noteworthy chapter in the his-
tory of the United States; 
Whereas we are honoring and congratulating Stan Hywet 
Hall & Gardens on its 50th anniversary and for its com-
mitment to sharing its history, gardens, and art collec-
tions with the public;
•HCON 143 EH 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is identified as a Na-
tional Historic Landmark by the Department of the Inte-
rior, the only location in Akron, Ohio, with such a des-
ignation and one of only 2,200 nationwide; 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of Ohio’s top 10 
tourist attractions, is a Save America’s Treasures project, 
and is accredited by the American Association of Muse-
ums; 
Whereas more than 5,000,000 people from around the world 
have visited Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, with the num-
ber of visitors annually averaging between 150,000 and 
200,000 since 1999; 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens contributes over 
$12,000,000 annually to the greater Akron economy; 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a recipient of the 
Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Steward-
ship of Historic Sites from the National Trust for His-
toric Preservation, only the fourth recipient of the Award 
after George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Thomas Jef-
ferson’s Monticello, and Washington, DC’s Octagon 
House; and 
Whereas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens relies on more than 
1,300 volunteers to ensure that its doors remain open to 
the public, including the Women’s Auxiliary Board, the 
Friends of Stan Hywet, the Stan Hywet Gilde, the Stan 
Hywet Needlework Guild, the Stan Hywet Flower Ar-
rangers, the Stan Hywet Garden Committee, the Car-
riage House Gift Shop, the Conservatory, Vintage Base 
Ball, Vintage Explorers, the Akron Garden Club, and the 
Garden Forum of Greater Akron: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 143 EH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes that National Historic Land-
marks are places where significant historical events 
occurred or where prominent Americans worked or 
lived; and 
(2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to trans-
mit a copy of this resolution to Stan Hywet Hall & 
Gardens in Akron, Ohio. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 2007. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 143 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring National Historic Landmarks.