[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E392]
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                         HONORING FRANCES LYLE

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2004

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frances Lyle. Mrs. 
Lyle, who recently celebrated her 82nd birthday, was nominated by her 
fellow employees at the Henry County Library in Clinton, Missouri, for 
the Missouri Older Worker Award. She subsequently received the regional 
State award.
  As an employee of the Henry County Library for the past 5 years, Mrs. 
Lyle has proven to be an asset and a joy to work with. She has shown 
her ability to relate to patrons of all ages. In an effort to serve the 
senior citizens in the community, she writes book reviews for the local 
paper, focusing on older books in the library's collection. She serves 
as an invaluable resource for older patrons who have read all of the 
books by their favorite authors. She has also become a favorite of many 
of the younger patrons, telling stories to the teenagers who pass 
through the doors.
  Mrs. Lyle has taken it upon herself to organize and manage the annual 
library book sale. This is a major fund-raising event for the library, 
with all proceeds going to children's programming. Mrs. Lyle's efforts 
have been successful enough to bring in a nationally recognized author 
or storyteller to visit with the local children each of the past 3 
years.
  In addition to her work in the library, Mrs. Lyle is also an active 
member of her church. She is very involved in missionary projects, 
collecting books and supplies for children overseas. She also collects 
books for the church's annual gift drive, a project that ensures needy 
children in the area a special Christmas. In addition, she lends her 
beautiful singing voice to the church choir.
  Mr. Speaker, Frances Lyle's friends and colleagues believe she is 
worthy of recognition, and I agree. She serves as an example, not just 
of the value that older Americans have to our communities but for all 
of us who could do so much more for our neighbors and those in need. I 
am sure the other Members of the House will join me in thanking her for 
all that she does.




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