[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING HENRY D. MOORE PARISH HOUSE AND LIBRARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Henry D. Moore 
Parish House and Library as it celebrates 100 years serving the 
community of Steuben, Maine.
  Henry D. Moore, a native of Steuben, was a philanthropist who donated 
the library and parish house for use by the people of Steuben. Opened 
in 1911, the donation of the Parish House and Library was monumental to 
the towns and communities in rural, downeast Maine. Many towns in the 
region did not have a library, and the new building helped provide 
access to new information and resources in Washington County.
  Today, the Parish House and Library serves as a non-profit community 
center, meeting house and venue for classes, arts and performances. The 
Moore Library also boasts an impressive 12,000 item collection, 
featuring many rare pieces of literature and other works collected over 
the years.
  The Parish House and Library are a central part of Steuben and 
Washington County. The facility continues to serve the community, 
including the Kindergarten through Grade 8 students and teachers at the 
Steuben Ella Lewis School across the street.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope that you will join me in celebrating the 
centennial of the Henry D. Moore Parish House and Library in Steuben, 
Maine.

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