LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Marcellus Free Library upon the
occasion of receiving the first LEED Silver rating in Onondaga County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious organizations of distinguished purpose that
have been committed to the pursuit of excellence and that bring great
pride to the citizens of our great state; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
the Marcellus Free Library upon the occasion of receiving the first LEED
Silver rating in Onondaga County; and
WHEREAS, The Marcellus Free Library's purpose is to serve the local
community by encouraging interest in and providing accessibility to
library programs, services and materials; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in June of 2008, the Marcellus Free
Library has amassed a collection of over 30,000 items, hosts Internet,
fax, and printing capabilities, offers a community room that is avail-
able for free to nonprofit groups in the community, and hosts both adult
and children friendly programs; and
WHEREAS, Designed by Lake Architectural of Marcellus and built by MCK
Building Associates of Syracuse, the Marcellus Free Library is a "green"
library with environmentally friendly features, such as a geothermal
heating/cooling system, high levels of insulation, reliance on daylight,
artificial lighting controlled by sensors, and furniture and finishes
with low levels of volatile organic chemicals; and
WHEREAS, The collaboration of Lake Architectural, MCK Building Associ-
ates, and the Marcellus Free Library, resulted in the first LEED Silver
rating for a building in Onondaga County by the U.S. Green Building
Council; and
WHEREAS, In receiving a LEED Silver rating, the Marcellus Free Library
has shown excellence in the certification qualification categories,
which are energy savings, water efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions
reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of
resources; and
WHEREAS, The Marcellus Free Library serves as a prime example as to
why Central New York is quickly becoming a national leader in green
technology, environmental protection, and energy saving initiatives;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Marcellus Free Library, Lake Architectural, and MCK Building
Associates upon the occasion of receiving the first LEED Silver rating
in Onondaga County, and to thank them for their partnership in pursuing
green initiatives to help our community's environment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Marcellus Free Library Board of Trustees.