[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 7 (Thursday, January 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E45-E46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING CYNTHIA ``CINDY'' HARRISON

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2008

  Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Cynthia ``Cindy'' 
Harrison for nearly twenty years of hard work and dedication as 
Bainbridge Island's head librarian. After two decades of extraordinary 
service, Cindy is retiring from Bainbridge Island Public Library. In 
2006, Cindy was recognized with the highly-coveted New York Times 
Librarian of the Year Award, bringing her library national recognition

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through her tireless efforts. Cindy was a public face for the library 
during a period of growth when more than $2 million was raised solely 
from private donations. Under Cindy's leadership, more than 75 percent 
of Bainbridge Islanders have library cards, with the Island's 8,000 
households, borrowing more than one-half millions books and materials 
last year.
  Cindy has made the library a better place in every way. Her 
stewardship and leadership has ensured that the building and programs 
have adapted to the changing needs of Bainbridge Islanders. Her 
imagination and dedication to learning have made the Library a magnet 
for all the citizens of Bainbridge Island and have endeared her to the 
community.
  I offer my praise to Cindy Harrison, for her devotion to the 
Bainbridge Island library and community.

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