2009-J2519
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Elbridge Free Library upon the
occasion of being ranked as an "All-Star Library" by LIBRARY JOURNAL
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across the great State
of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose
purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Elbridge Free Library upon the occasion of being ranked as an "All-
Star Library" by LIBRARY JOURNAL; and
WHEREAS, Named a five-star library, the Elbridge Free Library quali-
fied for the distinction based on annual statistics including yearly
expenditures, circulation numbers and internet terminals per capita; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Elbridge Free Library is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its superbly-skilled staff, whose involve-
ment is and has always been characterized by an impressive commitment,
an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all of their efforts on behalf of the library and the population it
serves; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Elbridge
Free Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks
forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectu-
al needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Elbridge Free Library upon the occasion of being ranked as
an "All-Star Library" by LIBRARY JOURNAL, fully confident that it will
continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has so characterized its
past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Elbridge Free Library.