[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 118 (Friday, July 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM--NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY 
                                SERVICE

  (Mr. SOTO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, on behalf of our central Florida community, 
I am proud to recognize the Orange County Library System for being the 
recipient of the Nation's 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library 
Service.
  The Orange County Library System was selected from 29 national 
finalists to receive this prestigious medal. This is the highest honor 
given to libraries that make exceptional contributions to their 
communities through dynamic programming and services. It is a 
tremendous win for our community.
  Orange County Library is bringing positive change to central Florida, 
and they are specifically being recognized for their work providing 
access to STEM education for children living in underserved 
communities, providing ESOL classes for adults and families, and their 
commitment to providing access to high-quality educational tools for 
children in Orange County's public school system.
  I would like to recognize Mary Anne Hodel, Orange County Library 
System Library director and CEO, and Lisa Franchina, president of the 
library board of trustees, for their leadership and inspirational work; 
Erin Sullivan, Orange County Library System's public relations 
administrator, for taking the initiative of recognizing the great work 
of OCLS; and all the dedicated staff and volunteers of the library for 
their work in helping residents of central Florida to foster personal 
growth and development.

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