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IV
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 14
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Re-
search Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
shall Museum and Library.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Mr. CLINE (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, and Mr.
GRIFFITH) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and Labor
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George
C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia,
as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Li-
brary.
Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief
of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to
China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense;
Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to Gen-
eral of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star
generals in the history of the United States;
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Con-
gressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy
and vital role during World War II;
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Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European eco-
nomic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan;
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established
in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through educational scholarship
programs and facilities;
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the
George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Re-
search Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the
post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma
mater of General George C. Marshall;
Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public
about the military and diplomatic contributions of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and
Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains
the most comprehensive collection of records documenting
the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
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concurring), That Congress designates the George C. Mar-
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shall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library
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in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
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shall Museum and Library.
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