[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 58 (Thursday, May 11, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
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                   THE 3M SALUTE TO SCHOOL LIBRARIES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate 3M, in partnership with 
the American Association of School Librarians, for their donation of $1 
million in detection systems to school library media centers in 2000.
  In an effort to help school libraries maintain their valuable 
resource, 3M, a leader in library security, has launched ``3M Salute to 
Schools,'' a program which will donate up to $1 million in 3M detection 
systems for up to 100 schools in the United States. The American 
Association of School Librarians (AASL) will be responsible for 
receiving applications and selecting recipients for the donations.
  The program is open to middle and high schools in the United States. 
Schools selected will be awarded a 3M Detection System for the 
entrance/exit of their media center, a supply of 3M Tattle-Tape 
security strips for marking items in their collection and necessary 
materials processing accessories. Individual donations will vary 
depending upon the size of the collection and the physical layout of 
the media center. To receive the donation, a school must meet 
eligibility requirements, including demonstrating a need for a security 
system.
  Schools must apply by May 31, 2000, applications are available by 
calling the AASL Fax on Demand at 1-800-545-2433, then press 4 and 
request document No. 802. Recipients will be announced at the AASL 
Annual Conference, July 8-11.
  For more information about ``3M Salute to Schools,'' contact the AASL 
awards program at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4383 or [email protected].
  This important award program reflects 3M's and AASI's shared 
commitment to education and investing in our nation's schools.
  It is with this outstanding award, Mr. Speaker, that I offer this 
tribute in honor of 3M and their contribution to our nation's school 
libraries.

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