[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
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            HONORING THE NAPA COUNTY LIBRARY LITERACY CENTER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Napa County Library Literacy Center as they celebrate their 30th 
Anniversary of offering literacy services for adults in Napa County.
  Thirty years ago, the Napa County Library received a grant for 
library literacy programs. At the time, they were one of few public 
libraries to have received such a grant in California. Since then, Napa 
County Library has developed their literacy program into the robust, 
comprehensive and effective program that it is today. More than 2,500 
adults have received private tutoring sessions in English language 
literacy free of charge. Of course, this staggering accomplishment 
would not have been possible without the wonderful tutors that over the 
past 30 years, have volunteered more than 900,000 hours to help their 
fellow community members achieve their English language literacy goals.
  I firmly believe that every American deserves the opportunity to 
learn to read, write and speak English. I could not be more proud to 
represent a district that not only shares this belief, but that works 
every day to make this a reality in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is important that we recognize the Napa County 
Library's Literacy Program for all they do to increase literacy in our 
community. On behalf of a grateful community, we honor and thank the 
Napa County Library today.

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