76.8 F
Leesburg
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Lake-Sumter State College dedicates library in name of former Congressman

Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation have dedicated the library on the Leesburg Campus in recognition of former U.S. Rep. Clifford B. Stearns.

The dedication ceremony took place Thursday morning. Stearns, his wife Joan, LSSC President Dr. Stan Sidor and others took part in the event.

Stearns served Florida’s 6th District, which included a significant portion of North Central Florida, including all or parts of Lake and seven other counties, from 1989 to 2013.

Congressman Stearns and his wife Joan pose for a picture next to the plaque unveiled today on the Leesburg Campus.
Congressman Stearns and his wife Joan pose for a picture next to the plaque unveiled today on the Leesburg Campus.

“Meeting the needs of our communities has always been my top priority and to be able to continue that work here at Lake-Sumter State College is both an honor and a blessing,” said Rep. Stearns during the ceremony. “My wife Joan and I are excited to see the completion of the Stearns Library & Learning Success Center and how students will receive opportunities to advance their learning capabilities.”

Earlier this year, Stearns donated to the LSSC Foundation in support of the development of the renovated Library facility.

In May, the LSSC District Board of Trustees approved the naming of the facility as the Clifford B. Stearns Library & Learning Success Center.

More articles

Controversial development wins unanimous approval from Leesburg Commission

Despite opposition from neighboring residents, Leesburg commissioners have approved a controversial development. Leesburg-News.com's David Towns has details.

Tents and barricades going up in anticipation of Leesburg Bikefest

Tents and barricades are going up in anticipation of Leesburg Bikefest.

Follow Us

13,203FansLike
145FollowersFollow
168FollowersFollow