[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUNNISON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the 60th Anniversary of the Gunnison County Public Library.
  The library assembles, preserves and administers collections of books 
and related educational and recreational materials to promote the 
communication of ideas and enrichment of personal lives. It serves as a 
center of reliable information, supports the Gunnison community and 
encourages education and recreation through the use of literature, 
music, media and other forms of art.
  The library began as an idea in 1939. The American Association of 
University Women, AAUW, placed 2,000 volumes of books in the basement 
of Webster Hall. The community contributed books, magazines, money and 
manpower to support the organization. Now the Gunnison County Public 
Library consists of two buildings, reading programs and many other 
opportunities for community involvement.
  When space began to run out for the existing library, efforts to fund 
raise took priority. Between grants and contributions from the 
Community, the new library opened in 1974. In 1982, a donation was made 
to the library to add a music room and a story telling room. The 
library was formally dedicated and named after Ann Zugelder, the 
library's main supporter.
  Throughout the past sixty years, the Ann Zugelder Public Library has 
undergone many changes. AAUW continues its support of the library, as 
it has from the beginning.
  The library has also expanded to include a branch in Crested Butte. 
This branch of the Gunnison County Public Library was originally housed 
on the second floor of the Crested Butte Elementary School. The library 
is now located in the Old Rock Schoolhouse, a building that was 
renovated after many years of vacancy. Public and private funds were 
raised to make the renovations possible. In 1993, former Colorado 
Governor Roy Romer dedicated the Old Rock Community Library.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to offer this tribute 
in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Gunnison County Public Library. 
It has served its community well.

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