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47 THE CAPITOL DOME E very year the U.S. Capitol Historical Society honors our members and our volunteers. Without them, we would not be able to accomplish the work we do every day. The Volunteer Appreciation Reception was held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian this year. Guest speaker Abbie Kowalewski, Office of History and Preservation of the House of Representatives, discussed nineteenth–century Speakers of the House. On February 2, a special reception and educational event was held in honor of USCHS members. Sen. Roy Blunt (MO) and Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP welcomed more than 50 guests, who then traveled in small groups to meet experts and learn first-hand about the history, art, and conservation of the Capitol's Brumidi Corri- dors. This was a rare occasion to climb the scaffolding to see how the experts are rescuing these extraordinary works of art from more than 100 years of paint and grime. This unpar- alleled event gave all a deeper understanding of Brumidi's vision as well as the practical challenges of art conservation. USCHS thanks Sen. Blunt, the Architect of the Capitol, the Office of the Curator, Cunningham-Adams Conserva- tion, and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate for such a memorable and educational event. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society would like to thank all of our volunteers and supportive members for helping us drive our mission forward and bring the beauty and history of the Capitol to everyone. USCHS Events for Volunteers and Members Christiana Cunningham-Adams (left) speaks to USCHS members about her work conserving the Brumidi Corridors. A USCHS Fellow discusses her work in the Brumidi Corridors. KATIE GARLOCK/PORTRAITIONS KATIE GARLOCK/PORTRAITIONS Simplot Company Teva Pharmaceu cals The Principal Financial Group Wells Fargo FOUNDER MEMBERS ($5,000-$9,999) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers American Express Company American Ins tute of CPAs American Society of Mechanical Engineers Associa on of Home Appliance Manufacturers Capitol Tax Partners, LLP Cigna Deloi e Tax LLP Emergent BioSolu ons Fidelity Investments Grifols K&L Gates KPMG Mazda North America Opera ons Na onal Beer Wholesalers Associa on Na onal Grocers Associa on Na onwide Insurance Pfizer, Inc. Washington Council Ernst & Young Williams & Jensen Zurich American Insurance Company The Society deeply appreciates all the Capitol Commi ee members for their con nued involvement and support of its educa onal mission. For more informa on about the many terrific benefits available to you as a Capitol Commi ee member, please contact Marilyn Green, Director, Corporate Giving at (202) 543-8919 x21 or mgreen@uschs.org.