[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING OAKLAND LITERACY COUNCIL'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. LEVIN of Michigan asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise today in 
celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Oakland Literacy Council.
  Since the Oakland Literacy Council was formed in 1984, volunteers 
have helped thousands of adult learners improve their literacy skills 
with the simple method of one neighbor helping another.
  The dedicated and trained volunteers of the Oakland Literacy Council 
provide free basic literacy and English language instruction to adults 
who live in Oakland County, Michigan.
  For 35 years, the efforts of the Oakland Literacy Council have helped 
residents, students, and workers improve their English language skills 
so that they may communicate with their child's teacher, enhance their 
skills for a GED or to become a citizen of the United States, and 
improve their reading to receive promotions at work.
  I commend the tireless work of the Oakland Literacy Council as it 
continues to improve the lives of Oakland County residents and 
strengthen the fabric of our southeastern Michigan community.

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