Weather Research Centertm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 8, 1996

HOUSTON - The Weather Research Center has exceeded the challenge grant of $50,000 from Houston Endowment. Phase 1 of the project to purchase a home for the Weather Museum and Education Center is now complete. The property purchased is located at 3231 Audley St., adjacent to the Weather Research Center.

"This is the largest fund raising project that Weather Research Center has ever undertaken and we are so excited that the Weather Museum is going to become a reality." said Director Jill Hasling. The Center is now entering into Phase 2 of the project which is to renovate the building as to make it accessible by everyone, and to build the various weather displays. Anyone interested in volunteering, donating supplies or becoming a member should contact the center.

"We would like to thank all of the people who participated in Phase 1 of this project. They have helped get a life long dream of mine off the ground," added Weather Research Center President John C. Freeman.

The Weather Museum will be a spectacular place for persons of all ages. The visitors will be able to see historical weather equipment and data, as well as learn about weather safety through hurricane, tornado, flood and other weather-related exhibits. Visitors will have the opportunity to make their own forecasts on video, as well as interact with computers to better understand the weather.

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