Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library, located in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. The resolution recognizes General George C. Marshall's contributions as Army Chief of Staff, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense, as well as his promotion to General of the Army and his receipt of the Congressional Gold Medal and Nobel Peace Prize. It also acknowledges the establishment of the George C. Marshall Foundation and the educational and preservation purposes of the museum and research library. The resolution is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation may affect people who are interested in learning about General George C. Marshall and his contributions to the military and diplomatic fields. They may now have a designated national museum and library where they can access information and resources about Marshall's life and leadership.
2. People who live in Lexington, Virginia may be affected by this legislation as the town is home to the George C. Marshall Museum and Research Library. The designation of these institutions as a national museum and library may bring in more visitors and potentially boost the local economy.
3. The George C. Marshall Foundation may be affected by this legislation as it is responsible for preserving Marshall's legacy and operating the museum and research library. The designation as a national museum and library may bring in more funding and resources to support their educational scholarship programs and facilities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 14 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 14
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall
Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C.
Marshall Museum and Library.
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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
referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
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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 Library.
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 General 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 Congressional Gold Medal in
1946 for his military strategy and vital role during World War II;
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for
developing the European economic 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 General 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 Research 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 General 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 concurring),
That Congress designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C.
Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National
George C. Marshall Museum and Library.
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