Dr. Seuss Museum to feature bilingual literacy exhibitDate: 10/6/2016 SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Eric P. Lesser was joined by President of the Springfield Museums, Kay Simpson, state Sen. James Welch, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, and Mayor Domenic Sarno to announce a $200,000 legislative appropriation for the completion of a bilingual literacy exhibit at the new Dr. Seuss Museum.
Lesser sponsored the funding in the FY17 budget.
The event also included members of the Springfield Museums’ Board of Directors and Greg Liakos, communications director for the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
“This funding will allow even more people to enjoy and learn from this iconic new museum, magnifying the Dr. Seuss Museum’s impact both as an educational center, and a region-wide driver of tourism and economic development,” Lesser said.
“This bilingual exhibit will make the museums even more accessible and connect future generations of children to one of our city’s most famous residents,” he added.
Lesser is the chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.
In this role, Lesser has been a champion of the arts and culture; he has worked to secure increases in funding for the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which provides grant funding for several arts organizations throughout Springfield, including the Community School of Music, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and the Springfield Museums.
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