[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E266-E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING CLAYTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 2020

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Clayton 
Community Library as it marks its 25th anniversary.
  The effort to establish a library in the City of Clayton began in 
March of 1989 with the Clayton Branch of the American Association of 
University Women (AAUW). Having decided that their community needed a 
library, the AAUW partnered with other community organizations to 
create the Clayton Community Library Foundation. The foundation raised 
money and worked with the City of Clayton

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and the Contra Costa County Library system to receive $2.8 million in 
grant funding. In order to protect Miwok artifacts, the library was 
built on a floating foundation. On March 4, 1995, the Clayton Community 
Library celebrated its grand opening.
  Close to the center of downtown, the library serves as a meeting 
place for organizations and individuals of all ages. The library holds 
numerous events and activities throughout the year including literacy 
tutoring, craft programs, all abilities play groups, and family story 
time. Having represented Clayton since 1994 and as an active library 
supporter, I am proud of the partnership between the county, cities, 
workforce, and volunteers.
  Please join me in honoring Clayton Community Library's 25th 
anniversary.

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