[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 57 (Thursday, April 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                           TENTH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2008

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, It is my special privilege to 
honor the Capital Area District Library as they celebrate their 10th 
anniversary. I congratulate the Capital Area District Library community 
on behalf of all those who have benefited from their dedication and 
commitment to serving the members of the community.
  The Capital Area District Library has an impressive history of 
community service and involvement since being formed in 1998, through 
an agreement between Ingham County and the city of Lansing, MI. Sensing 
most of Ingham County, the Capital Area District Library operates 13 
libraries and it bookmobile, which stops throughout the county. Each 
library location provides residents with access to all materials and 
services offered by Capital Area District Library. For the past 10 
years. the Capital Area District Library has been able to grow and 
adapt to the changing needs of the community. It has shown remarkable 
progress in serving the citizens of Lansing and the residents of Ingham 
County.
  The Capital Area District Library is committed to the values of a 
democratic society. They aim to provide access to ideas and information 
that support continuous learning and enhance the quality of life of 
citizens. They reach these goals through community-based services, 
excellence in patron service and technology that links its libraries to 
the world of information. Their blend of a classic library decor, with 
new up-to-date technology, ensures uniqueness and utility. As part of 
their mission to provide assess to useful information, the Capital Area 
District Library offers an interactive website that is dedicated to 
assist the public with questions and keep them informed about their 
community. I am confident that the Capital Area District Library will 
continue to flourish and enhance the Ingham County area for years to 
come.
  Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in honoring 
the Capital Area District Library as they celebrate their 10th 
anniversary. May others know of my high regard for the tradition and 
strength this organization represents.

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