[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MR. MYCHAL THREETS

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the critical 
contributions of Mr. Mychal Threets to the Solano County community. As 
the Supervising Librarian at the Fairfield Civic Center Library and a 
social media content creator, Mr. Threets impacted the lives of 
countless youth in the Solano community and beyond.
  As a homeschooled student in Solano County, Mr. Threets grew up 
taking advantage of the wide array of resources and services offered at 
his local library and received his first library card at just five 
years old. After earning his master's degree in library information 
science, Mr. Threets began working at the Fairfield Civic Center 
Library in 2013 and helped expand the library programs and resources 
that were fundamental to his education.
  With the growing mental health crisis and declining literacy rates, 
Mr. Threets took to social media to discuss the vital emotional health 
resources and educational services that libraries provide. He wanted to 
ensure people knew that libraries are not just places with books but 
offer something for everyone. Through his social media posts, Mr. 
Threets shared stories about the vital role libraries play in people's 
lives and the ``library joy'' he sees in action every day. Mr. Threets 
used his viral social media presence to spread kindness and inspire 
American youth to fall in love with reading and libraries, just as he 
did.
  For his advocacy and outspoken love of libraries, Mr. Threets was one 
of 10 librarians across the country to win the I Love My Librarian 
Award for Public Service. While Mr. Threets will be stepping away from 
his role in the Solano County Library, I know he will continue striving 
to improve the Solano community and increase literacy rates for young 
children. I look forward to seeing his work to expand access to 
educational resources and make our communities more inclusive.

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