[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 46 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3381-S3382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      FENTON A.J. PHILLIPS LIBRARY

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Fenton 
A.J. Phillips Library as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of 
operations in its current building. The history of the library dates 
back to 1906, when local industrialist A.J. Phillips bequeathed his old 
office building to the community for use as a library. Since then, the 
library has experienced many changes, but it has never stopped serving 
the residents of Fenton. In order to properly celebrate this 
achievement, the city of Fenton and the Fenton Library Board is holding 
a gala event which will include some of Neil Simon's hilarious 
sketches. These will be presented by the actors of the Readers Theatre 
at the library. Mayor Patricia Lockwood has proclaimed April 17, 
``Pride in the Fenton A.J. Phillips Library Day.''
  The Fenton Library is one of 18 libraries in the Genesee County 
Library System. It serves over 10,000 residents of Fenton, Fenton 
Township, and Tyrone Township. It contains over 55,000

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volumes and offers online services to the community. It provides CD's, 
videos, and books on tape. The library also offers special programs for 
adults and children, and complete reference services. In 1988, the 
library was awarded the Michigan Municipal League's Municipal 
Achievement Award Honorable Mention for its outstanding work.
  I recently visited the Fenton A.J. Phillips Library and saw the 
positive influence it has on the local community. In this era when 
institutions are being asked to do more with less, it is heartening to 
see this library continue to provide quality service to the public. I 
know my Senate colleagues will join me in honoring the Fenton A.J. 
Phillips Library on its 10th Anniversary.

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