[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE NAPA COUNTY LIBRARY LITERACY CENTER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Napa County Library Literacy Center as they celebrate 40 years of 
literary services.
  In 1984, the Napa County Library was one of twenty-seven programs 
that help pilot library literacy within California, the first of its 
kind in the United States. The Literacy Center has committed to helping 
adult learners improve their reading and writing skills in English. 
Over 40 years, the Napa County Library Literacy Center has helped more 
than 15,000 adult learners become literate, expanding their 
capabilities.
  With the assistance of volunteer tutors, adult learners can also 
improve their computer skills, receive guidance on financial planning, 
access translation resources, and gain skills needed to obtain their 
General Education Diploma (GED).
  The Napa County Library has collaborated with several organizations 
in Napa County, including Napa Valley College, Napa Valley Adult 
Education, and the Napa Valley Unified School District, to provide 
various resources. The goal is to broaden the opportunities for 
everyone in our community.
  In partnership with the California State Library and Smart Horizons, 
the Napa County Library also offers adults the opportunity to earn an 
accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through 
Career Online High School (COHS).
  With a dedicated group of volunteers and other literacy and library 
staff, the Napa County Library is proud to be a part of State Library 
Literacy Services. Together, they have provided assistance to over 
300,000 adult learners through more than 106 programs.
  Mr. Speaker, the Napa County Library Literacy Center is deeply 
appreciated for their work on behalf of our community. It is, 
therefore. fitting and proper that we honor the Napa County Library.

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