[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

  (Ms. PORTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, in a time when books and libraries are under 
attack, I rise to celebrate National Library Week which begins April 7.
  Libraries bring people together and foster growth and collaboration 
in our communities. From story time and summer lunches for kids to 
continuing education and book clubs for adults of all ages, our 
libraries are truly a place for all.
  In Orange County alone, our library system served over 3 million 
people just last year, including my family. Yet, these community 
institutions are increasingly targets of extremist, hateful attempts. 
Libraries should be places where all Americans are free to read, learn, 
and come together without interference from politicians.
  During National Library Week, I urge my colleagues to recognize the 
value libraries bring to all our communities and recommit to supporting 
these important institutions.

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