[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FLOWER MOUND LIBRARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Flower Mound 
Public Library for their receipt of the 2006 Alibris Collection Award.
  The Alibris Collection Award is an annual grant of up to $3,000 worth 
of books to an academic, public, special, or K-12 library supporting 
specific collection development projects that advance the mission, 
priority areas, and goals of the selected library.
  The purpose of the award is to help provide materials for libraries 
with replacement projects, retrospective collection development 
projects, or routine collection building needs.
  The library tied for first place with the College State School 
Library in Anchorage, Alaska. Both schools were presented this award on 
January 22, 2006.
  The library will be contributing the prize money to the--``Sit! 
Stay!! READ!!! Program.'' This program is designed to help kids with 
reading disabilities. Working in conjunction with Delta Society trained 
dogs, the program pairs children with a pet, which helps the children 
relax and improve their confidence. This creates a non-judgmental 
audience and thus a lighter stress load on the children allowing them 
to truly embrace and improve their skills.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to the Flower Mound Public 
Library for their contributions to the community and youth education as 
well as their dedication to excellence. This truly original program 
deserves much applause.

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