[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 68 (Thursday, April 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW STERLING LIBRARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Grand Opening of 
the new Sterling Library. This new branch, located in the heart of 
Sterling, Virginia is nearly three times the size of the former library 
and includes state-of-the-art facilities, increased access to 
computers, and the most up to date technology and resources, such as 3D 
printers, recording studios, and books offered in multiple languages. I 
take great pride knowing this state-of-the-art facility is opening in 
Virginia's Tenth District, and I am very thankful for the broad range 
of learning opportunities it will afford my constituents.
  Since the mid-1970s the Sterling Library has been a vital part of the 
community's steady development, but the old building could no longer 
support the everyday needs of the community. According to the Director 
of Loudoun County Public Library, Chang Liu, community input played a 
crucial role in the plans for this library. Residents were very engaged 
during the planning and design processes, and the new elements, such as 
the high-tech workspaces and the unique teen area, coupled with the 
tremendous amount of space offered in the new library, better suit the 
current needs of the growing Sterling community.
  This project is part of the broader Sterling Public Facilities Master 
Plan, which was approved in a referendum in 2014. In addition to the 
library, the plan calls for the expansion of the Sterling Volunteer 
Fire and Rescue Station and the renovation and expansion of the 
Sterling Community Center into the former library space. The opening of 
the new library marks the first step in what will be an exciting period 
of innovation in Sterling.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that my colleagues join me in applauding the 
Grand Opening of the new Sterling Library. I look forward to the impact 
it will have on the children, teenagers, and adults of Sterling and our 
Commonwealth as a whole.

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