[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E526]
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                        HONORING JOAN KERSCHNER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 2, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize the 
achievements of Joan Kerschner, director of the Henderson District 
Public Libraries in Henderson, Nevada. It is a great honor to publicly 
recognize the achievements and contributions of this exceptional woman.
  Joan Kerschner has been a leader in the library sciences field for 
many years. In 1972 she graduated with a master's degree from Indiana 
University in Library Science. Since her first job as a librarian she 
has helped both the young and old, using her skills and knowledge to 
provide the vast amount of information that can be found within our 
libraries for research projects, practical questions, and personal 
knowledge seekers.
  Since her graduation in 1972 she has served on many councils and 
committees to help promote and further the use of libraries and library 
services. She, along with myself, is a firm believer in promoting the 
use of available knowledge to all those that seek it. She discovered 
the advantages of seeking knowledge through her job, but wanted to help 
those around her to discover it as well.
  Since Joan's arrival in Henderson, she has helped bring about the 
opening of the first new public library since 1989. In 2001 she 
received the Henderson Economic Development Award for Public Person of 
the year. She has been a member of the Education Committee of the 
Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the Issues Committee of Henderson 
Development Association. This past year she served as president of the 
Henderson Rotary.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Joan Kerschner on her achievements and her 
community contributions. I hope that all of my colleagues will support 
me in giving thanks to her for her contributions and example of what 
knowledge and information can accomplish for those that seek it in 
their lives.

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