[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1009-E1010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF NANN BLAINE HILYARD AND HER 
            OUTSTANDING IMPACT IN THE ZION-BENTON COMMUNITY

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2014

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional 
public servant who worked in library administration for 40 years and 
served for the last 11 years as director of the Zion-Benton Public 
Library in the northern Illinois district I represent.
   When Nann Blaine Hilyard retired in April, she completed what has 
been a truly remarkable career in service to her community. In her time 
with the Zion-Benton Library, Nann was a champion of the Zion 
Genealogical Society, offering rooms for research, expanding a 
collection of genealogical materials and always demonstrating the 
strongest support for the group's mission and efforts.
   This pursuit into family and local history underscores the 
dedication and commitment that Nann demonstrated for her adopted 
community.
   In her 11 years with the Zion-Benton Public Library, there were 
tremendous advancements in collections, resources and outreach. Her 
broad experience and exceptional leadership

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helped define a truly successful period in the library's history.
   It is fitting that one of Nann's last actions as director was to 
secure a grant from the State of Illinois, ensuring that her legacy of 
excellence continues well into the future.
   The entire Zion-Benton community is lucky to have enjoyed Nann 
Blaine Hilyard's service.

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