LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Blauvelt Free Library upon the
occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on October 25, 2009

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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
the Blauvelt Free Library upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary to
be celebrated on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Del'Artes' Restaurant in
Orangeburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chartered in October of 1909, and having been housed in at
least three sites over time, the Blauvelt Free Library remains an essen-
tial community resource with the same important mission intended by its
founders - to serve the public; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Blauvelt Free Library has provided
the public with free access to knowledge while fostering lifelong learn-
ing; today, it provides books as well as other collections, technology
services, and numerous programs to fulfill the informational, educa-
tional, and recreational needs of the greater community; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Blauvelt Free Library is in direct
correlation to the efforts of the many individuals and volunteers who
have supported the development of the library over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the Blauvelt Free Library's super-
bly-skilled staff, whose involvement is and has always been character-
ized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncom-
promising 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 Blauvelt
Free Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks
forward to continuing to serve the educational and intellectual needs of
the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Blauvelt Free Library upon the occasion of celebrating its
100th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Blauvelt Free Library.