[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
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                      TRIBUTE TO KATE LECHTENBERG

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Kate Lechtenberg of Ankeny, Iowa for being awarded the 
American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Frances Henne Award. 
The AASL award is presented to a school librarian with five years or 
less experience who demonstrates leadership qualities with students, 
teachers and administrators.
  When presenting the award, AASL officials said, ``Kate Lechtenberg is 
our unanimous choice due to her impressive service record and obvious 
commitment to the field.'' Ms. Lechtenberg, Northview Middle School's 
librarian for four years, embraces diverse programming, active research 
and fosters a love of reading with her students and the instructors.
  For nearly a decade as a literacy and English teacher, Ms. 
Lechtenberg became a school librarian, accepting a position at 
Northview Middle School in Ankeny, Iowa, where she provides a vibrant 
learning space for 850 students. Outside of school activities, Ms. 
Lechtenberg serves as the professional development chairman for the 
Iowa Association of School Librarians and as a member of the AASL 
standards and guidelines implementation task force.
  Kate Lechtenberg makes a difference by serving others. It is with 
great honor that I recognize her today. I know that my colleagues in 
the U.S. House of Representatives join me in honoring her 
accomplishments. I thank her for her service to the Iowa students and 
the community, wishing her all the best in the future.

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