[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 38 (Monday, March 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING LOGAN BRINSON FOR OPENING TWO LOCATIONS OF ``LOGAN'S 
                  LITTLE LIBRARY'' IN ALPHA, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 4, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Logan Brinson, 
whose love for reading and sharing books with others has led to him 
opening two locations of ``Logan's Little Library'' in Alpha, Illinois.
  Logan, a five-year old from Alpha, Illinois, noticed that his town 
did not have a library when he moved there in 2017. As a result, Logan 
decided to start one himself by building one right in his own front 
yard--that way, he could share his love of books and reading with 
others in the community. ``Logan's Little Library'' now stands out 
front of his house and serves as a space where members of the community 
may pick a book up that they are interested in reading and also drop 
books off that they would like to share with others. Logan has also 
included books that he has finished reading as well as some others from 
his collection. The success of ``Logan's Little Library'' has even led 
to the opening of a second location, which will be ready in May 2019. 
The second location came about after Logan made his case to the village 
that some children are unable to cross the busy Highway 150 and 
therefore cannot reach the Library. Logan's idea has even drawn the 
attention of those in other countries, and he has since received book 
donations from London and Australia.
  It is because of dedicated leaders such as Logan Brinson that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Logan Brinson on 
sharing his love for books and inspiring the Alpha community.

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