[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H5177-H5178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING ALTOONA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY ON CELEBRATING THEIR 95TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the Altoona Area Public Library on celebrating their 95th anniversary 
this month.
  For nearly 100 years, the Altoona Area Public Library has been a 
valuable resource and learning center for children and families in our 
community.
  As a child, I spent many days at this library with my mother and 
siblings, participating in summer reading programs that inspired a 
lifelong yearning for learning.
  From offering books and reading programs for young children, to their 
work to provide internet access and

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adult education, libraries play a critical role in our development and 
success of people throughout our district.
  During my time in Congress, I have been able to visit over 40 
libraries in my district. The work that they do is essential. I am 
proud to support their continued success.

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