Our congratulations on the opening of Peoria Riverfront Museum, which represents an important contribution to the history and ongoing growth of Peoria…and, as a standard of the success of the United States of America. Our viewpoint reflects the good fortune of having been transferred by our employer, Caterpillar Inc., to three outside-the-USA assignments, totaling 17 years among other nationalities and societies. This opened our travels to more than 75 countries and many lifestyles. Needless to say, however, in the end, Peoria is still "home", and is representing the solid citizenry of Midwest America...through this new Riverfront Museum.