[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 150 (Friday, October 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR BEING NAMED THE 
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS' 2011 NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY 
                          PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2011

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Henrico 
County Public Schools on their significant achievement of being named 
the American Association of School Librarians' 2011 National School 
Library Program of the Year.
  Each year the American Association of School Librarians honors 
schools with exemplary library programs that share their commitment to 
ensuring that students and staff are effective users of ideas and 
information. The Henrico County library program met these criteria with 
its guiding mission of ``empowering students and staff to become 
critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and 
ethical users of information.''
  The collaborative efforts of the staff, teachers, parents, and 
members of the Henrico County community have a profound impact on the 
program, helping to implement student-driven inquiry, research, and 
creativity, while facilitating student growth. A strong education 
system is essential for the future of our country. The hard work and 
dedication of the librarians and staff at the Henrico County Public 
Schools will ensure their students are prepared to learn and succeed in 
the future.
  Henrico County is composed of 69 schools with approximately 49,000 
students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The library 
program is staffed by 82 full-time librarians, 39 full-time support 
staff, and 34 part-time staff, all of whom have contributed to the 
program's success.
  I commend the Henrico County Public Schools and ask you to join me in 
recognizing the librarians, teachers, staff, and students for their 
outstanding accomplishment.

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