IN HONOR OF MARIANNE PEAK, IN RECOGNITION OF HER 60 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 146
(Extensions of Remarks - August 14, 2020)
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IN HONOR OF MARIANNE PEAK, IN RECOGNITION OF HER 60 YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK
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HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH
of massachusetts
in the house of representatives
Friday, August 14, 2020
Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Marianne Peak, to
commend her for 60 years of outstanding contributions to the Adams
National Historical Park, the National Park Service, and the City of
Quincy, Massachusetts.
Throughout her career, Marianne has emphasized education,
inclusivity, and possibility, and has influenced the lives of many that
have crossed her path. She has been a dedicated steward of history and
preservation and has
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quietly and humbly become a true leader in her field, while promoting
and encouraging the success of others.
Marianne entered the National Park Service in 1960 as a Clerk-
Stenographer for what was then the Adams National Historic Site. While
working for the Site, Marianne raised a family, studied at both Quincy
College and Emmanuel College, and earned a master's degree from Eastern
Nazarene College.
Marianne became the Superintendent of Adams National Historic Site in
1986. Under Marianne's direction, the Site evolved into a National
Historical Park, expanding its physical boundaries and presence in the
Quincy community, acquiring a downtown visitor center, and
incorporating a trolley system to improve access and enhance the
visitor experience.
During her tenure, Marianne has extended her leadership into the
local community and has engaged and mentored young interns to foster
their success in the world of public service. Further, Marianne has
been the liaison between the Adams family and the National Park Service
for over 35 years. She served on Quincy's Chamber of Commerce and on
Quincy's Tourism Board. She built fruitful partnerships with Quincy
Public Schools, the Quincy Historical Society, and many local
businesses. As a founding member of the Quincy Partnership, Marianne
ensured that the National Park Service was engaged in efforts to expand
community events and invest in Quincy's historic resources, ensuring
that local historical societies and other historic house museums were
represented in program planning. She has cultivated and maintained key
partnerships with the Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Historical
Society, and the Abigail Adams Historical Society.
For decades, Marianne has devoted herself to elevating the Adams
National Historical Park. Thanks to her work, the Park is now a widely
recognized museum where visitors can experience firsthand the homes,
original furnishings, and decorative arts that tell the stories of two
United States presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams
from birth to death.
Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House
today to thank Marianne for her long, impactful career with the Adams
National Historical Park and the National Park Service, and for her
dedicated efforts to preserving our Nation's history.