[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17554]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING FAIRFAX AND PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the efforts of public libraries in Fairfax and Prince William Counties.
  Public libraries have always been a great source of knowledge for the 
community. Recognizing the importance and need of public libraries, 
Benjamin Franklin, founder of the United States' first public lending 
library, once said that ``an investment in knowledge always pays the 
best interest.'' Public libraries enrich our lives by providing society 
with educational resources, a communal gathering place, free access to 
the internet and interactive services that engage the public in the 
joys of reading. Libraries allow people of every age to independently 
self educate themselves by taking advantage of the great programs and 
services offered.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
commend public libraries in Fairfax and Prince William Counties for the 
invaluable services they provide to the community.

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