HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

On 2026-09-10, Representative Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA-8) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE" in the House.

HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E897] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ______ HON. ROBERT P. BRESNAHAN, JR. of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, September 10, 2026 Mr. BRESNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following proclamation honoring the 40th Anniversary of Steamtown National Historic Site: Whereas, established by Congress on October 30, 1986, Steamtown National Historic Site occupies a portion of the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad yard, connecting the site directly to the railroad history that helped build Scranton and shape the industrial heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania; and Whereas, Steamtown preserves an extraordinary collection of historic locomotives, passenger cars, freight equipment, archives, and railroad artifacts, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the craftsmanship and human stories behind an era that transformed American industry, commerce, transportation, and communities; and Whereas, Steamtown's mission is to further public understanding and appreciation of the role steam railroading played in the development of the United States, and as the only site within the National Park System where the story of steam railroading and the people who made it possible is told, Steamtown serves as an important center for preservation, education, and appreciation of America's industrial heritage; and Whereas, the anniversary provides an opportunity to honor the generations of railroad workers whose skill and dedication powered America's growth, as well as the preservationists, National Park Service employees, volunteers, and community members who have worked to ensure that their stories continue to be shared with future generations; Now therefore, I, Rob Bresnahan, Jr., Member of Congress, do hereby recognize and congratulate Steamtown National Historic Site on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary, honoring four decades of preserving America's railroad heritage, educating visitors, and celebrating the enduring legacy of railroading and the people who helped build our Nation. ____________________