LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Boli-
var Free Library

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
celebrate the long histories and dedicated service of certain exemplary
institutions whose purpose is to fulfill the needs of the citizenry and
communities of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body hereby honors and commemorates the
100th Anniversary of the Bolivar Free Library; and
WHEREAS, The Bolivar Free Library was initially organized through the
work of the Bolivar Sorosis Women's Club, and was provided funding
through both the Town of Bolivar and the State of New York; books were
obtained from the New York State Traveling Library and from donations;
and
WHEREAS, Ground was broken in 1910 for the Bolivar Free Library at its
present location on the corner of Main and Olean Streets; prior to the
construction of the permanent library building, library materials were
located first in the back of the State Bank with an entrance on Boss
Street, then to the WCTU Rooms on Boss Street, and finally to the old
nickel plate building on the corner of Main and Plum Streets; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Bolivar
Free Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth as it contin-
ues to serve the educational, cultural and intellectual needs of the
community; the library makes available a wide spectrum of materials and
technologies, including computers, internet service, audio books and
movies, in addition to printed materials including books, magazines and
newspapers; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Bolivar Free Library has long been depend-
ent upon the efforts of individuals and groups within the community who
have supported the development of the library through the generations;
equally commendable are the skilled staff members, who have always been
characterized by impressive commitment and uncompromising standards of
excellence in their efforts on behalf of the library and the population
it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and honor milestones in the history of community libraries large
and small in this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Bolivar Free Library; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Bolivar Free Library.