Designating the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, As An Affiliated Area of the National Park System

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Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills, en bloc: S. 603 and S. 790.
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rise with great joy and pride to celebrate the passage of S. 790, a

bill to rename the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, WY, after former Representative Barbara Cubin, a true Wyoming

trailblazer and a longtime personal friend.Barbara Cubin was the first woman elected to Federal office from our State and one of the most consequential public servants Wyoming has ever known. She gave more than a decade of her life in service to Wyoming here in Washington, and her record speaks for itself. She was a founding member of the Congressional Western Caucus and fought tirelessly to protect our lands, Western heritage, and way of life. Nearly 30 years ago, she secured the very legislation that created the center we are now proud to name in her honor.

Barbara wasn't just making history; she was preserving it for future generations.

For those who haven't yet visited, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper brings to life the stories of the 500,000 pioneers who traveled the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, and California Trails between 1840 and 1890 in search of land, religious freedom, gold, and a better life. The interactive exhibits, productions, and galleries take visitors through the triumphs and hardships of westward expansion.

Barbara Cubin blazed trails her entire career, not just for Wyoming, but for women across this country who saw in her what was possible, myself included. She proved that a woman from Wyoming could stand in these halls and fight for her constituents with the best of them. She opened doors that had been closed for generations.

I am grateful to my colleagues Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman for joining me in this effort and to this body for moving this bill forward.

As we celebrate this passage during Alzheimer's Awareness Month, I want to acknowledge the special urgency and meaning behind this honor. Barbara Cubin is today battling advanced Alzheimer's, and it is our deepest hope that she can see the significance of this recognition, that her country, and especially her beloved Wyoming, remembers her and cherishes her legacy.

I can think of no one more worthy of having their name immortalized at these trails than Barbara Cubin. She deserves this honor, her family deserves this moment, and Wyoming is proud to celebrate her. I hope everyone will add the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper to their list of travel destinations.

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