A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Bill: 113-sres-501
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]
Introduced: 2014-07-14
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Military history

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

New Hampshire
Latest action: action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-07-14
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Commends the staff, volunteers, and board of directors of the Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, for their efforts to encourage the study of a significant period in U.S. history. </p> <p>Applauds the Wright Museum of WWII History's mission to raise awareness of the contributions and lasting legacy of World War II-era Americans.</p> <p>Recognizes the significance of July 16, 2014, as the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Wright Museum of WWII History. </p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 501 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2014 Ms. Ayotte (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 23, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 20 th anniversary of the Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Whereas on July 16, 1994, the Wright Museum of WWII History opened as an educational institution in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, founded by David Wright; Whereas for the past 20 years the Wright Museum has fulfilled its mission to preserve and share the stories of the people of the United States during World War II, and is the only United States museum that exclusively focuses on the contributions and enduring legacy of World War II-era Americans; Whereas the Wright Museum accomplishes its mission through the careful preservation and thoughtful display of its extensive permanent collection of World War II-era items and memorabilia from the years between 1939 and 1945; Whereas the Wright Museum is unique among traditional World War II museums in that the over 14,000 items in its permanent collection are representative of both the battlefield and the United States homefront; Whereas the Wright Museum has established a national reputation as a repository for historically significant World War II-era items and memorabilia; Whereas the Wright Museum uses its permanent collection to introduce visitors to a seminal period in United States history and place that period into historical context; Whereas for 2 decades the Wright Museum has educated, entertained, and inspired over 200,000 visitors from across the United States and around the world; and Whereas the Wright Museum remains dedicated to David Wright’s vision of providing a vivid perspective on the profound and enduring impact of the World War II experience on United States society: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Wright Museum of WWII History staff, volunteers, and board of directors for their efforts to encourage the study of a significant period in United States history; (2) applauds the Wright Museum of WWII History’s mission to raise awareness of the contributions and lasting legacy of World War II-era Americans; and (3) recognizes the significance of July 16, 2014, as the 20 th anniversary of the opening of the Wright Museum of WWII History.

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 501 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2014 Ms. Ayotte (for herself and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the 20 th anniversary of the Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Whereas on July 16, 1994, the Wright Museum of WWII History opened as an educational institution in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, founded by David Wright; Whereas for the past 20 years the Wright Museum has fulfilled its mission to preserve and share the stories of the people of the United States during World War II, and is the only United States museum that exclusively focuses on the contributions and enduring legacy of World War II-era Americans; Whereas the Wright Museum accomplishes its mission through the careful preservation and thoughtful display of its extensive permanent collection of World War II-era items and memorabilia from the years between 1939 and 1945; Whereas the Wright Museum is unique among traditional World War II museums in that the over 14,000 items in its permanent collection are representative of both the battlefield and the United States homefront; Whereas the Wright Museum has established a national reputation as a repository for historically significant World War II-era items and memorabilia; Whereas the Wright Museum uses its permanent collection to introduce visitors to a seminal period in United States history and place that period into historical context; Whereas for 2 decades the Wright Museum has educated, entertained, and inspired over 200,000 visitors from across the United States and around the world; and Whereas the Wright Museum remains dedicated to David Wright’s vision of providing a vivid perspective on the profound and enduring impact of the World War II experience on United States society: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Wright Museum of WWII History staff, volunteers, and board of directors for their efforts to encourage the study of a significant period in United States history; (2) applauds the Wright Museum of WWII History’s mission to raise awareness of the contributions and lasting legacy of World War II-era Americans; and (3) recognizes the significance of July 16, 2014, as the 20 th anniversary of the opening of the Wright Museum of WWII History.