[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1751-E1752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF THE WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY ON ITS 30TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2005

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
White Lake Township Library, which is celebrating 30 years of service 
to the White Lake, MI, community.
  On April 5, 1975, a resolution was adopted at the Annual Meeting of 
the Electors of White Lake Township, establishing ``a free public 
library in accordance with Act 164, P.A. 1877.'' The six-member 
Provisional Library Board was appointed on May 20, 1975 and the first 
permanent board was named shortly after. The Library Board is composed 
of non-partisan elected officials who serve 4-year terms.
  Library service was originally provided through a contract with the 
Waterford Township library. In 1980, White Lake Township's voters 
provided permanent support for the library by approving a perpetual 
operating millage of 0.3 mils in property taxes. In 1998, voters 
approved 0.5 mils for 8 years to add, maintain and improve library 
service.
  The library has been housed in several locations around the township 
including the White Lake Community Hall and Brooks School. The core of 
the current building was built in 1984-1985, using local funds and a 
Library Services and Construction Act grant. The library was 
extensively remodeled and expanded in 2001 and now contains 
approximately 10,000 square feet and over 50,000 library items. Use 
figures have doubled in 5 years as the number of registered borrowers 
has grown to over 10,000 individuals. Long-range plans call for 
additional library space and expanded print, electronic and staff 
resources to meet the information and cultural needs of a rapidly 
growing township.
  Mr. Speaker, for over 30 years the citizens of White Lake Township, 
MI, have continued

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to support the White Lake Township Library. I hope my colleagues will 
join me in thanking the citizens of White Lake Township, Library Board 
members and employees of the library for their outstanding service to 
the people of Michigan, and wish them well in the next 30 years.

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