[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY IN BONNERS FERRY, ID

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                       HON. C.L. ``BUTCH'' OTTER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2003

  Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of the 
House the distinguished accomplishments of the Boundary County District 
Library in Bonners Ferry, ID. Under the leadership of Director Sandy 
Ashworth, the Boundary County District Library received the 2002 
National Award for Library Services. The Institute of Museum and 
Library Services and First Lady Laura Bush bestowed this well-deserved 
honor upon the library at a White House ceremony.
  Established in 1956, the Boundary County District Library was the 
first countywide library district in the State of Idaho. The library is 
dedicated to using innovative collaborations in raising both the 
quality and quantity of library resources while helping to overcome the 
rural isolation of Boundary County's residents.
  The Boundary County District Library is a model for the community and 
the State of Idaho, as well as for other libraries trying to meet 
increasing demand for services with less money. The library and the 
community work together toward the common goals of providing excellent 
service and improving the quality of life in northern Idaho.
  Mr. Speaker, I was honored to nominate the Boundary County District 
Library for this special award. Furthermore, I am very proud of the 
independent nature of Boundary County, ID, and citizens, whose hard 
work and sense of community should serve as an inspiration to us all. I 
wish to convey a special thanks to the Boundary County District Library 
for leading that effort.

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