[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 35 (Friday, February 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING WHITE OAK LIBRARY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 25, 2022

  Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The White Oak 
Library on 100 years of service to the community.
  In 1922, the Lockport Woman's Club began a volunteer library and led 
a seven-year fight to solidify the library as a mainstay in the 
community. The library has persevered, putting the needs of the people 
first, changing locations and selling land to mirror the ever changing 
community landscape. A couple of location and name changes later, the 
Lockport Women's Club's vision has surpassed their initial dreams, with 
not one, but three libraries serving the greater Crest Hill, Lockport, 
and Romeoville communities.
  The White Oak Library's mission is to be a community anchor while 
balancing innovation and tradition. The library leaders and staff have 
tirelessly met this mission with offerings ranging from Citizenship 
Prep and English-Second Language classes, STEM Fest, Grandparents Day, 
and various children, teen and adult programming. The thoughtful and 
far-reaching goals of the White Oak Library are met every day.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent the communities White Oak 
Library serves. and I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
milestone with best wishes for many more to come.

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