Southport, CT – Deirdre Daly, Connecticut's U.S. Attorney, fired the opening cannon at Pequot Library's 54th Annual Summer Book Sale on July 25, 2014. Ms. Daly is a Fairfield resident and longtime supporter of Pequot Library. Local and state officials were present for the book sale opening. After the book sale commenced there was a second ceremony in which Pequot Library's Executive Director, Martha Gates Lord, EdD, was presented with a State of Connecticut General Assembly Official Citation. The award was introduced by Representative Tony Hwang, 134th District; Representative Brenda L Kupchick, 132nd District; Representative Kim Fawcett, 133rd District; and Senator John McKinney, 28th District.
The official citation reads, "Be it hereby known to all that: The Connecticut General Assembly hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to: Martha Gates Lord. In recognition of your substantial and tireless work leading the Pequot Library. Your efforts have had a significant, positive impact on the Fairfield community, and have resulted in a material betterment of this beloved institution. Thank you and congratulations! The entire membership extends its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for continued success." Signed July 25, 2014 at the State Capital, Hartford, CT by the President Pro Tempore; Speaker of the House; and Secretary of the State.
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