John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007

JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 -- (House of Representatives - December 11, 2007)

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Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

I rise in support of this measure, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.

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H.R. 3986, the John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007, is a bipartisan bill authorizing appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for 3 years. Additionally, the bill authorizes a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the Kennedy Center.

The Kennedy Center serves an important role in our Nation. Not only is it one of the busiest theaters in the world, hosting millions of patrons each year to its seven stages, but it is first and foremost a presidential memorial for President John F. Kennedy.

Since its founding, the Kennedy Center has become one of the world's premier entertainment venue, featuring award-winning performances.

The funds we are authorizing today will go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the facility. These repairs are in line with the comprehensive building plan maintained by the Kennedy Center and created at the direction of Congress in 1994.

By supporting the regular maintenance and upkeep of the Kennedy Center, we can ensure that the center will continue to be a world-class venue well into the future.

I would also like to thank Chairman Oberstar and Chairwoman Norton, for working with us on this legislation. It was important for the Kennedy Center to report back to Congress before construction begins on the photovoltaic project to ensure adequate congressional oversight of the project.

I believe it is important the photovoltaic project be cost effective and appropriate for a presidential memorial. Thank you again for working with us.

I support this measure and urge my colleagues to do the same.

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