[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 76 (Tuesday, June 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1010]
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CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES THE TINTON FALLS LIBRARY FOR ITS ONGOING 
                     CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Tinton 
Falls Library Association's 40th anniversary, which marks a milestone 
in the Borough of Tinton Falls' ongoing commitment to promoting 
literacy and to encouraging reading among borough youth. The library's 
ongoing service to the local community over the past four decades has 
truly been an invaluable asset to many residents of my district.
  When the Tinton Falls Library first opened its doors in June of 1961, 
its total holdings amounted to a mere 2,000 volumes. Today, the library 
houses over 35,000 items, including a multimedia collection comprised 
of numerous videos, periodicals, and books on tape. Six computers (two 
with Internet access) are also available for public use.
  For the past four decades, the library has also been committed to 
active service to the community of Tinton Falls. Its many programs 
include five-times daily Story Hours for children aged two to third 
grade, regular provision of books on Tinton Falls schools' Summer 
Reading Program lists, a Vacation Reading Club for children, as well as 
a group for teens that encourages community service, leadership, 
literacy, and volunteerism. Tinton Falls Library has also been host to 
a variety of borough cultural events and meetings held by local 
organizations.
  The library's success is due to many reasons, but the main reason is 
the good, dedicated work of the staff and volunteers who make it work.
  Once again, I would like to congratulate the Tinton Falls Library 
Association on its 40th anniversary. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
applauding its many accomplishments and efforts in service of our 
community.

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