Bill Text: VA HJR603 | 2023 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Salem Museum and Historical Society.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-09 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ603ER) [HJR603 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-HJR603-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Salem Museum and Historical Society, an institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of Salem and its surrounding communities, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the origins of the Salem Museum and Historical Society date to the 1970s, when Save Old Salem, a precursor to the organization, was founded to spearhead efforts to preserve historic buildings in the Salem area; and
WHEREAS, in order to fulfill an early goal of creating a local history museum, the Salem Museum and Historical Society acquired the historic Williams-Brown House in 1987 with the understanding that it would be relocated and converted into a museum; and
WHEREAS, the Salem Museum officially opened on June 27, 1992, and was enjoyed strictly as a historical house for many years until a remodeling in 2010 allowed the institution to incorporate additional gallery space, modern features, and handicap accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the Salem Museum today showcases both permanent and rotating exhibitions and the Logan Research Library, offering visitors an exceptional means by which to explore and learn more about the local history and culture of Salem; and
WHEREAS, from a display of archaeological artifacts found in a former indigenous American settlement to an interactive exhibition on local sports, the Salem Museum presents objects and stories that both engage and entertain visitors, fostering a greater understanding of how the region has grown and developed over the past several centuries; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its exhibitions, the Salem Museum regularly hosts talks for the benefit of members and visitors, providing deeper examinations of the stories and personalities that made the region what it is today; and
WHEREAS, the Salem Museum and Historical Society commemorated its 30th anniversary with an exhibition titled Cheers for 30 Years at the Salem Museum, which highlighted prized and rarely seen artifacts from the museum's permanent collection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Salem Museum and Historical Society on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Salem Museum and Historical Society as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the organization's history and its contributions to the Commonwealth.
