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7OVLUP_ ; 6800(5 he 122nd Congress, hosted by the Arizona and New Mexico Societies, attracted 419 Compatriots and guests to the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix. From July 7 to 11, the attendees were treated to the traditionally hot, dry, weather found in the Valley of the Sun. Because of the heat, which some- times reached 115 degrees, the Congress featured more casual attire and all events—with the exception of tours— took place inside the Hilton, which was designed and/or inspired by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. OVZ[Z KY` OLH[ *VUNYLZZ Among the outside tours were trips to the Heard Museum, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, and to fashion- trendy Scottsdale for shop- ping and individual trips to Taliesin West, Wright's desert home. The welcome reception was held in the hotel's Grand Ballroom, and the Memorial Service took place in the adjacent and apply named Gold Room. Under the direction of Peter O. Dr. Samuel C. and Karen Powell of North Carolina announce a $1.5-million matching gift to The Center for Advancing America's Heritage. Compatriot Powell serves as the vice president of the SAR Foundation and chairman of the capital campaign. Grassl of Kansas, the national chairman of the Congress Planning Committee, and J. Michael Jones, the Congress chairman, the Congress was well orga- nized and a fine tribute to statehood centennials of both New Mexico and Arizona, represented, respectively, by Jim Thornton and Warren Alter. The highlight of the opening busi- ness session was the announcement by Dr. Samuel C. and Karen Powell of North Carolina that they are making a $1.5-million matching gift toward the building of The Center for Advancing America's Heritage in Louisville. By the close of the Congress, $44,454 had been See related story on page 25.