[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

  (Ms. BROWN of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National 
Library Week.
  Libraries are the cornerstone of our communities. They provide access 
to knowledge and services. They expose us to ideas and information that 
help us better understand ourselves, each other, and the world around 
us. They connect our children to literature, media, and tutoring 
services. During the pandemic, they have played a critical role in 
ensuring access to the internet and technology.
  I am so grateful for the exceptional libraries in my district, from 
the Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Cleveland Public Library to 
the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and all the libraries in 
between. I am grateful for their dedicated library workers who support 
northeast Ohioans from all walks of life.
  This National Library Week, I thank our libraries and librarians for 
all they do to support an informed, connected community. I urge my 
colleagues to support robust funding for these centers of learning and 
opportunity.

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