[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 23503] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE JAMES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM ______ HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, September 29, 2008 Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the James A. Michener Art Museum as it celebrates its 20th anniversary on September 20th, 2008. As a major repository of Bucks County's artistic heritage, the Michener Museum has preserved our region's artistic heritage through an extensive permanent collection, local exhibits, scholarly publications and innovative educational programs. To date, the museum has had 291 exhibits, featuring 250 artists from Bucks County. Membership has expanded and annual attendance has grown from just 10,000 to 125,000 in 2007. The museum reaches out to local students and teachers as well, with 14,000 students expected to visit the museum this year and outreach programs such as Artists on the Move and Teacher Enrichment classes. In the last 20 years, the James A. Michener Art Museum has become a pillar of culture in Bucks County and I am proud to serve as their Congressman. Please join me, Madam Speaker, in congratulating them on 20 years of excellence. ____________________