The following press release is posted with permission of the Solvay Public Library.

Solvay Public Library Fundraising Continues Momentum with Honeywell Donation

Solvay, NY - Feb. 13, 2006 - Solvay Public Library's Centennial Building Campaign recently accepted a $15,000 donation from Honeywell to support a planned addition to the Library. The former Solvay Process Company, now Honeywell, funded half of the original Library construction in 1905 with a donation of $10,000.

"Honeywell is proud to support the renaissance of the Solvay Public Library," said Syracuse Area Remediation Program Director John McAuliffe. "This grant will preserve the history of the Library while positioning it as a source of learning and community gathering for the entire Solvay Geddes community well into the next century."

The Solvay Library currently houses the archives of the Solvay Process Company, donated to the Library in 1987 by Allied Signal. Honeywell merged with AlliedSignal in 1999. County Legislator Jim Corbett assisted the Library in arranging the Honeywell donation.

"Not only is Honeywell honoring Solvay Process Company's legacy of support, they speak to the future needs of our community," added Cara Burton, director of the Solvay Public Library. "Honeywell's donation highlights our Workplace Competency Committee's corporate fund drive, and we anticipate that they are one of several companies that recognize the importance of lifelong learning."

Breaking ground this summer, the $1.6 million addition will provide more space for a computer lab, a reference room, an expanded children's area and new meeting spaces. The Library has raised $800,000 towards its goal and will complete fundraising efforts over the next five years.

The Solvay Process Collection index can be accessed at www.clrc.org/solvay. Solvay Public Library is located at 615 Woods Road in Solvay. Call the Library at 468-2441 for more information.