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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CLYDE SCOLES
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HON. MARCY KAPTUR
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 29, 2019
Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize that during the
Spring season of new life our community came together to memorialize
the life's work of Clyde Scoles, director of the Toledo Lucas County
Public Library. Unexpectedly passed from this life on February 15, his
colleagues and community eulogized him on Saturday April 13 in a
special ceremony at the new home of Toledo's Mott Branch Library.
Friend and mentor to thousands of people of all ages, he worked
creatively and tirelessly to advance our library system in Toledo and
Lucas County to be the heartbeat of learning for people of all ages and
backgrounds regardless of income or circumstance. His gentlemanly and
learned demeanor drew people to him and he advanced the cause of
learning for everyone across our region. What a privilege it has been
to know him and to work with him as he drove learning and community
down to the neighborhood level.
The Columbus Dispatch, Mr. Scoles' hometown newspaper, and the Toledo
Blade, his adopted home's newspaper, encapsulated his life thusly:
``Clyde Scoles, passed away, unexpectedly on Friday,
February 15, 2019 at the age of 69. Originally from Columbus,
Ohio, he and his family have lived in the Toledo area since
1978. Hard working and conscientious, Clyde focused his
energies on serving the people of Lucas County, Ohio.
Tirelessly, first as Associate Director and then as the
Director of TLCPL, he continued the work of previous
visionary Library directors to broaden consensus and build
community outreach. By renovating the Main Library, his goal
was to bring 21st Century function and capabilities to an
already outstanding resource. Mr. Scoles was a distinguished
leader of the community and well known throughout the area,
accumulating many awards for his contributions and service to
the Lucas County public. He was also a well known and
respected professional throughout the Library world. His
experience and participation in local, state and national
Library events will be missed. But it is by his family that
he will be most missed. His love for them was foremost always
in his mind and heart and will remain with them forever. He
is survived by numerous family and friends.''
Clyde Scoles was a library champion, guardian of literacy, passionate
leader, friend and mentor to many. The premiere Toledo Lucas County
Library system is his legacy to our community and the world, opening up
dreams and pathways to people young and old. In this time of rebirth
and new beginnings, we celebrate this remarkable man and the catalogue
of his life. To his family and friends carrying forward following his
unexpected passing, we wish peace and comfort as we remember Clyde
Scoles' extraordinary gifts.
As the new Mott Branch Library is dedicated I cannot help but think
that future generations will wonder and admire the structure and think
about those who dedicated their lives to the advancement of a free
people.
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