[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1961]
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                    TRIBUTE TO WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2003

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the Wayne 
Public Library, which this year celebrates its 80th anniversary of 
service to the people of Wayne, Michigan.
  Founded in June, 1923, and tucked within the Morrison and John Shoe 
Store on Michigan Avenue, the library was run by Ms. Emma John, the 
shoe store owner's daughter, who lent out the initial stock of 500 
volumes to some 886 registered patrons in-between waiting on shoe 
customers.
  My, how times--and shoe styles--have changed.
  Today, the Wayne Public Library operates in a state-of-the-art 
facility of 24,000 square feet, which houses both Adults' and 
Children's reading rooms; meeting rooms; reference services; and 
numerous special events and classes for the entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating and 
thanking the Wayne Public Library for their 80 years of outstanding 
service to the people of Wayne, Michigan.

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