[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 57 (Thursday, April 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY

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                          HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2008

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, it is my special privilege to recognize 
the Chelsea District Library on being named the Best Small Library in 
America for 2008 by Library Journal. It is with great admiration and 
pride that I congratulate the Chelsea Library on behalf of all of those 
who have benefited from its commitment to Washtenaw County and 
dedication to high standards and superior services.
  The Chelsea District Library proudly serves 14,000 residents of 
Chelsea, Michigan and its surrounding areas by providing accessible, 
reliable, and up-to-date information and technology. Within its 
impressive renovated facility, the library offers an extensive 
collection of diverse research materials including books, periodicals, 
and videos as well as online and CD-ROM databases. Exceptionally 
responsive to community needs, the Chelsea library boasts abundant 
success for its targeted outreach programs.
  In its fourth year, the Best Small Library award is presented to 
libraries that serve populations of less than 25,000. The award is co-
sponsored by the Library Journal, the oldest publication covering the 
library field, along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which 
seeks to ensure that all people have access to a great education and to 
technology in public libraries.
  This year's award for Best Small Library in America sent to the 
Chelsea District Library for its continued excellence in its field. 
Today this library stands as the pride of the Chelsea community, 
working to educate all local citizens by providing access to cutting 
edge resources in a welcoming environment. This historic library 
continues to serve as a model for small libraries across Michigan and 
the nation.
  Madam Speaker, today I honor the Chelsea District Library for its 
continued service to the Chelsea community. May others know of my high 
regard for this library's innovative programs and enthusiastic 
outreach, as well as my best wishes for the Chelsea Library in the 
future.

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