[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 409]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING CYNTHIA ``CINDY'' HARRISON

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2008

  Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Cynthia ``Cindy'' 
Harrison for nearly 20 years of hard work and dedication as Bainbridge 
Island's head librarian. After two decades of extraordinary service, 
Cindy is retiring from Bainbridge Island Public Library. In 2006, Cindy 
was recognized with the highly-coveted New York Times Librarian of the 
Year Award, bringing her library national recognition through her 
tireless efforts. Cindy was a public face for the library during a 
period of growth when more than $2 million was raised solely from 
private donations. Under Cindy's leadership, more than 75 percent of 
Bainbridge Islanders have library cards, with the Island's 8,000 
households, borrowing more than one-half millions books and materials 
last year.
  Cindy has made the library a better place in every way. Her 
stewardship and leadership has ensured that the building and programs 
have adapted to the changing needs of Bainbridge Islanders. Her 
imagination and dedication to learning have made the Library a magnet 
for all the citizens of Bainbridge Island and have endeared her to the 
community.
  I offer my praise to Cindy Harrison, for her devotion to the 
Bainbridge Island library and community.

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