[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      TRIBUTE TO BARBARA ANDERSON

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                       HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 1994

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Barbara Anderson, in honor of her 19 years of dedicated service to the 
San Bernardino County Library. On March 31, Ms. Anderson will retire 
after a distinguished career in the field of library science.
  During her tenure as county librarian, which began in 1974, great 
strides have been made toward improving library service to residents of 
San Bernardino County. Seven new branches have been built and others 
expanded. The library's branch expansion and development total 95,700 
square feet of additional library space. The county library has led the 
area in computer automation of libraries. Recognition by the National 
Association of Counties came through seven NACO awards, the most recent 
being the establishment of state-of-the art archives program. Under Ms. 
Anderson's leadership, the county library has been involved in the 
California and national literacy campaign.
  Ms. Anderson has served the San Bernardino County Library in her role 
as director as well as through her involvement in local and national 
library organizations. She serves as advisory board member to the 
California Youth Authority Libraries, and San Bernardino Valley College 
Library Technician Program, member and past Chair of the Inland Library 
System Administrative Council, past president of the California Society 
of Librarians, delegate to the first White House Conference on 
Information Services, and as an advisory board member of the University 
of Southern California School of Library and Information Services. In 
addition to this remarkable list of activities, she participates as a 
member of various State library network planning groups, representing 
the San Bernardino County Library system.
  Her outstanding dedication extends not only to her profession, but 
also to the community. Ms. Anderson is on the board of directors for 
the YMCA of San Bernardino, a member of the NAACP and the National 
Council of Negro Women, a member and past president of the American 
Association of University Women, Riverside Branch, a past member of the 
board of directors for the Inland Empire Symphony and the Riverside 
Mental Health Association. Ms. Anderson also serves in many capacities 
at her church.
  In recognition of her achievements and service, Ms. Anderson has been 
the recipient of the San Bernardino League of Women Voters Citizen of 
Achievement Award, Honoree of the Art and Culture Club of Lake Elsinore 
and Blacks in Government by the Riverside City College.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in giving special 
recognition to Ms. Anderson on the occasion of her retirement.

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