[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING LIBRARIAN DIANE CHRISTIAN OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Diane Christian as she prepares for retirement after more than 40 years 
of service to the Aurora Public Library in Aurora, Illinois.
  Diane Christian is a cherished figure in the City of Aurora, who has 
fostered a love of books and learning for many generations of young 
people. Starting as a part-time librarian in 1974, Diane later became 
the library's Children's Department Coordinator where she has played a 
critical role in the intellectual development of children throughout 
the community. In 2002, Diane launched the Welcome to America program 
that offers family literacy services to refugees from around the world 
and has served over 850 parents and children.
  Diane is also an active volunteer in our community; she currently is 
a member of the Child Welfare Society and the Aurora Township Youth 
Commission. During her retirement, Diane intends to continue 
volunteering for the Aurora Public Library and helping with the 
transition to its new location.
  I would like to thank Diane for her decades of commitment to the 
Aurora Public Library and wish her the best in her retirement.

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