[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   WICHITA ADVANCED LEARNING LIBRARY

  (Mr. ESTES of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ESTES of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
grand opening of the Wichita Advanced Learning Library on June 16, 
2018.
  The Wichita Advanced Learning Library has been a central project for 
Kansas' largest city since 2006.
  After breaking ground on the project 2 years ago, it will be an honor 
to attend the grand opening of the library this Saturday.
  The old library was built more than 50 years ago. At that time, there 
was no such thing as a personal computer, phones were simply used for 
making phone calls, and Wichita had a population of less than 250,000.
  With the opening of the new library, Wichita and the surrounding 
region will now have a state-of-the-art facility ready to handle our 
growing population and advances in digital technology.
  These advances will provide students with enrichment opportunities in 
all areas, including STEM, which is increasingly important for the 
workforce of the future.
  As a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, I 
understand the importance of education, and I am proud of the city of 
Wichita for moving forward with the Advanced Learning Library, allowing 
our students and community members of all ages to continue the pathway 
to a lifetime of learning.

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