EDITOR: I am writing in support of Measure B passed by voters 10
years ago to provide funding for community libraries. I support it
because I personally can attribute my current academic and
professional achievements to the effective use of the library.
EDITOR:
I am writing in support of Measure B passed by voters 10 years ago to provide funding for community libraries. I support it because I personally can attribute my current academic and professional achievements to the effective use of the library.
I was born here in California of an American mother and a Nigerian father. My father took me to Nigeria when I was 2 years old following the passing of my mother. My father died a couple of days later in Nigeria leaving me to be raised by my grandmother who passed away when I was 12. Since then, I became an independent thinker and a problem solver.
The library became my major source of information to fulfill my lifelong dream of coming back to the United States and become an aerospace engineer. Information on U.S. universities, foundations and names of business leaders helped me to return to the United States to accomplish my goal.
The library continued to play significant role in my life. After graduating, I was advised not to seek work as an aerospace engineer. I was told that my accent and background would make it impossible for me to be hired. I was rather advised to seek job with Burger King as a steppingstone.
Again through the use of the library, I was able to locate Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. in Sunnyvale, now known as Lockheed-Martin, which hired me on the spot. As a result, I was the first in my graduating class to land a job with an aerospace corporation. I did this with no resume or formal scheduled interview.
Based on these personal experiences, I am in full support of Measure B.
Raymond Chukwu,
San Jose
