[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAXWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF 
                           CAMILLUS, NEW YORK

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
90th anniversary of Maxwell Memorial Library in Camillus, New York.
  Founded in 1918, the Camillus Library Association began as the result 
of a public meeting. Though the original library started with only a 
few books in one room over a plumbing shop, it soon grew under the 
leadership of librarian Mary E. Maxwell. In its early years, the 
library moved 4 times to accommodate its growing collection of books.
  In 1927, the Presbyterian Church of Camillus was renovated to become 
the permanent home of the library. Since its inception, the Camillus 
Library has become an important meeting place for the town, providing 
its patrons with quality reading material for many years. With its 
central location, the Maxwell Memorial Library has become a 
neighborhood anchor and will be enjoyed by many for years to cone.
  The staff and volunteers of the Maxwell Memorial Library have always 
strived to provide the best quality and selection of reading material 
to the public, and I am proud to recognize them here today. I 
congratulate Director Kathryn Benson and the library's dedicated 
staff--both past and present--on reaching this milestone. On behalf of 
the people of the 25th District of New York, I thank the Maxwell 
Memorial Library for 90 years of service that has been and will 
continue to be such a positive asset to our community.

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