[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E39]
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HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. SANDRA GIOIA TREADWAY, THE 9TH LIBRARIAN OF 
                                VIRGINIA

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                       HON. JENNIFER L. McCLELLAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible 
career of the Librarian of Virginia, Dr. Sandra Gioia Treadway, who is 
retiring after serving in the capacity for the past sixteen years.
  The Library of Virginia is one of the oldest government institutions 
in Virginia and will celebrate its 200th anniversary this year. The 
Library plays a vital role in the preservation of our Commonwealth's 
historical documents and manuscripts. Dr. Treadway devoted a total of 
45 years to the agency and led it with commitment, poise, and tenacity 
over the past decade and a half.
  Throughout her time as the Librarian of Virginia, Dr. Treadway 
expertly navigated various challenges and societal transitions that 
arose, including managing the devastating effects of the 2008 recession 
and significantly improving access to the Library's resources in our 
increasingly digital world. She adeptly built and strengthened 
relationships with the state government and broader library community 
and spearheaded efforts to ensure the Library meaningfully engaged in 
statewide commemorations of historical events in our Commonwealth's 
history. She also played a monumental role in the digitization of 
countless important historical documents and manuscripts, which will 
preserve these invaluable pieces for generations to come.
  Undoubtedly, Dr. Treadway made a profound impact in the lives of 
Virginians, bolstering outreach to communities, strengthening our 
historical research, and promoting the Library's mission and services. 
She has served our community, Commonwealth, and country with 
distinction. I commend her on her many accomplishments and wish her 
happiness in her retirement and best wishes in her next endeavor.

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