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Senate committee hears plan to create Kansas Railroad Hall of Fame at Wichita museum
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony in favor of SB 353 to establish an official Kansas Railroad Hall of Fame, designate the Great Plains Transportation Museum in Wichita as the preferred site, create a seven‑member selection committee and generally provide for two annual inductees; proponents said no state funding is being sought.
The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 353, a measure to establish an official Kansas Railroad Hall of Fame and a seven‑member selection committee that would work with the Great Plains Transportation Museum in Wichita to manage nominations, displays and induction ceremonies.
Sponsor Senator Aletha Faustino said the legislation was intended to preserve the state’s railroad history and help future generations understand the role of rail transportation in Kansas. "I am excited and honored to have introduced legislation for the Kansas…
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