[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E68-E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HART COUNTY LIBRARY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 13, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
dedication and enthusiasm of the team at the Hart County Library, 
located in Hartwell, Georgia.
  The library, which had its humble beginnings in 1938 as a small 
lending library, has continuously sought to educate and inspire

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residents in the community it serves. In 2015, the Georgia Public 
Library Service established a Library Awards program to recognize 
individuals and libraries that provide outstanding service and 
achievements within Georgia's public library system.
  Hart County Library has been recognized as Georgia's Public Library 
of the Year for 2016, which is a testament to the professionals who 
positively impact the lives of residents through their expertise and 
service.
  Georgia currently has 400 public library facilities, and Georgia's 
Library Awards program has created a tremendous amount of awareness and 
support for public libraries, reading, and imagination across Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the staff of the Hart County 
Library for their work to make these achievements possible. These 
individuals have truly invested in the community by promoting a more 
educated and enlightened Georgia.