[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1266]
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                      TRIBUTE TO BRENDA J. LUSSIER

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Brenda J. Lussier, as she retires from a distinguished career at the 
Novi Public Library in Novi, Michigan.
  For twenty seven years, Brenda has tirelessly worked to improve our 
community with enhanced library services. Prior to working at the Novi 
Public Library, she graduated from the University of Michigan where she 
earned a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's Degree in Library 
Science. On September 24, 1979, Brenda began working at Novi Public 
Library as Head of Reference, and later ascended to Director on April 
8, 1985. She is a member of the American Library Association and the 
Michigan Library Association, and participated in the Michigan Library 
Association Leadership Academy from 1989 to 1991.
  Brenda is credited with enhancing the quality of life in Novi by 
expanding library services in innovative ways. During her tenure, she 
served on various committees of The Library Network, including the 
Steering Committee. She also served on various committees of the 
Michigan Library Association, such as Chairwoman of the Public Library 
Division and the Management and Administration Division. As a member of 
the Novi Rotary Club, Brenda compiled the club newsletter for several 
years and was presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award in 2003 
for her distinguished service. She has also received a national award 
for Intellectual Freedom from the Public Library Association and Novi's 
People's Choice Award in 2002 as the ``best librarian for her grace, 
leadership, and commitment to public service under a barrage of demands 
from the information-hungry in Novi.''
  Madam Speaker, Brenda is a compassionate leader and visionary who's 
passion for excellence and support for a robust library system has 
positively impacted our Novi Community. Today, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in thanking Brenda for twenty seven years of loyalty and 
dedication to the Novi Public Library, and in applauding her legendary 
service to our community and our country.

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