[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 41 (Thursday, April 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3169-S3170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport, Vermont as it recalls 100 
years of community service. On May 2, 1998 the Goodrich Memorial 
Library will kick off a year-long celebration with a wide array of 
activities for people young and old.
  Converse and Alvira Goodrich donated their entire estate so that 
Newport Village could construct and maintain a new town library. 
Architect

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George Story's vision became reality when the doors were opened and a 
ceremony held to dedicate the new library on September 1, 1898. An 
extremely ornate Victorian building, the Goodrich Memorial Library 
houses a wealth of information for those interested in Vermont history. 
In one of its rooms, the library maintains an archive of local 
newspapers dating back to the 1800s and early 1900s.
  The Goodrich Memorial Library not only serves as a resource for 
information, but also as a critical bond in the community. It brings 
people together for cultural events and as a shared experience it 
provides a link between generations. It is a reminder of the town's 
long and proud history, one that I hope will continue for years to 
come.
  Once again, I would like to congratulate the Goodrich Memorial 
Library on its centennial anniversary and wish them the best of luck in 
the next century of service.

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