[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         A TRIBUTE TO ANNE CAIN

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I, along with my colleagues Congressman 
George Miller and Congressman Jerry McNerney, rise to recognize Anne 
Cain, Contra Costa County Librarian, to congratulate her and wish her 
well as she approaches her retirement.
  Anne has dedicated 35 years of commitment and service to public 
libraries. Having achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 
the University of Denver, Colorado, and upon completion of her Master's 
in Library Service from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, Anne 
began her career as the Branch Assistant and Social Service Librarian 
at Newton Free Library in Massachusetts. In 1975, Anne relocated to 
California and served as the Principal Librarian for Pasadena Public 
Library, where she provided reference services, service to the business 
community, children, teens, and adults.
  In 1989, Anne moved north to the San Francisco Bay Area and joined 
the Contra Costa County Library system as Head of the Central Library 
responsible for service to the public but also for centralized 
countywide services. She was named Assistant County Librarian just 1 
year later, responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Contra 
Costa County Libraries, services, and programs.
  In 1998, Anne was named County Librarian responsible for library 
service at 25 locations in 18 cities and unincorporated areas across 
Contra Costa County. Anne worked closely with the Contra Costa County 
Board of Supervisors, city governments, Friends of Libraries and 
numerous other community groups and concerned citizens to plan, 
evaluate, and deliver library service tailored to the needs of the 
communities it serves.
  Anne is a leader in the fight to adequately fund public libraries. 
Nearly two decades ago when the State of California cut Special 
District Augmentation Funding to counties, Contra Costa County 
libraries lost nearly a third of their funding. The system was nearly 
decimated. Anne has worked with cities throughout the county to build 
trust, local engagement, and support for libraries.
  In recent years, Anne has been actively involved in statewide 
legislative activities and served as Chair of the California Library 
Association's Legislative Committee. In 2006, she was selected by the 
California Library Association as its member of the year.
  Madam Speaker, we invite our colleagues to join us in honoring Anne 
for her tireless and dedicated service to the people of Contra Costa 
County. We also join her family, colleagues and friends in 
congratulating Anne on a successful and fulfilling career, and a very 
well-deserved retirement.

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