[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16118]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE LIBRARY UPON ITS RECEIPT OF THE 
              AIR FORCE LIBRARY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today to honor the Eglin Air 
Force Base Library which has recently been recognized as the best in 
the Air Force upon its receipt of the Air Force Library Program of the 
Year Award.
  Despite setbacks, such as a limited staff and budget cuts, Eglin's 
library continues to succeed. With over 55,000 items housed in 22 
computers, the library holds an abundance of information within its 
walls. In addition to maintaining the vast inventory and computer 
center, the library also conducts educational summer reading programs 
for all ages. These programs are expansive, hosting approximately 1,000 
participants and various authors.
  The staff has also created a community outreach program that provides 
services to families facing deployment. The Northwest Florida area has 
a high population of military members. These patriots greatly benefit 
from the library's available programs.
  For all its exemplary services, the Eglin Air Force Base Library was 
awarded the Air Force Library Program of the Year Award on June 12, 
2008. The First District of Florida is incredibly grateful for the 
staff's hard work and diligent efforts to the public and continues to 
benefit from the library's services. The library's commendable 
performance has distinguished it as one of the great organizations in 
northwest Florida.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize the Eglin Base Library for all its outstanding dedication to 
the community.

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