Georgia Association of Museums & Galleries Names Carter Presidential Museum "Institution of the Year"

From Americus Times Recorder:

The all new Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum has been awarded “Institution of the Year” by the Georgia Association of Museums & Galleries (GAMG). In announcing its selection of the Carter Museum, the GAMG said, “The nominations this year reflected the strength of museums and galleries across the state of Georgia and the high achievement of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.”

President Jimmy Carter issued the following statement Wednesday on the award.

“Rosalynn and I are honored that the Carter Presidential Museum has been awarded ‘Institution of the Year’ by the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries. The museum represents some of the happiest and most productive years our lives. We hope this award will encourage more people to visit the museum and learn about our time in the White House and the work of The Carter Center to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.”

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