[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E411-E412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 NOMINEES FOR THE NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 10, 2018

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Pueblo City-
County Library District in Pueblo, Colorado and the Mancos Public 
Library in Mancos, Colorado. Both libraries were nominated among 29 
finalists for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. 
In addition to being a finalist, Pueblo City-County Library District 
was awarded one of the 10 medals that are presented annually.
  The medal is the highest national honor for museums and libraries. 
They are recognized for their outstanding contributions in the areas of 
education, civic life engagement, advanced workforce development, and 
enrichment of cultural and lifelong learning opportunities.
  Due to the strong leadership of Jon Walker, the Executive Director of 
the Pueblo City-County Library District and Lee Halberg, the Executive 
Director of the Mancos Public Library, both libraries make a variety of 
valuable resources and programs available to the communities they 
serve, which has helped to enrich the lives of many living in their 
respective communities.
  Libraries and museums have historically served as vital resources 
within our nation's

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communities by bolstering the economy, aiding our schools, and 
preserving our cultural heritage for future generations. I am proud to 
see the libraries in Pueblo and Mancos celebrated on a national 
platform.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Colorado's Third Congressional District it 
is my privilege to honor the Pueblo City-County Library District and 
the Mancos Public Library for their work as leading library 
institutions in our state. I have visited the libraries many times and 
the staff there are true professionals who deserve this recognition. We 
are thankful for their continued efforts to improve the lives of those 
living in the Third Congressional District and I stand with all 
Colorado in thanking them for their work.

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