[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 131 (Friday, September 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COALINGA HURON LIBRARY DISTRICT

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Coalinga 
Huron Library District on its 100th anniversary. The Coalinga Huron 
Library District has served as a great asset to the community as well 
as a historical site for the citizens of Coalinga and Huron to enjoy 
every day.
  On June 25, 1912, the vote passed by the County Supervisors to form 
the Coalinga Huron Library District. After gaining overwhelming support 
for the Library District, they successfully received a Carnegie grant 
of $20,000. Today, the main library sits on 4th and Durian streets 
which is the site of the original purchase.
  Libraries serve as the ideal place for people to read, study, and 
research; and beyond that libraries have turned into great venues for 
holding workshops, seminars, and events. The Coalinga Huron Library 
District is a place for people of all ages and backgrounds. Thanks to 
the renovations done in 1955, 1994, and today, the citizens in Coalinga 
and Huron have beautiful libraries to visit.
  Research and technology are vital components to education today, and 
public libraries are great tools for students to get research done for 
free. The Coalinga Huron Library District understands the importance of 
technology in our world today, and they are staying up-to-date with 
software programs. Members of the library have access to view books, e-
books, periodicals, and historical documents.
  Thanks to the public library system, citizens are provided access to 
books and computers that they normally would not have access to. Along 
with the access to books and reading materials comes literacy. The 
abilities to read and write can be overlooked by some people, but 
librarians and educators know that without the current availability of 
books, literacy rates have the potential to go down. The Coalinga Huron 
Library District is obviously aware of their importance and is 
committed to staying open. They should be commended for their hard 
work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me recognizing the Coalinga 
Huron Library District for its numerous contributions to the cities of 
Coalinga and Huron and central California. The libraries serve as a 
great source for members, and the services provided will hopefully be 
available for many more years to come.

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