LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barclay Elementary School upon the occa-
sion of its designation as recipient of the 2010 School Library of the
Year Award by the Rochester Regional Library Council

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body that the quali-
ty of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched
by its exceptional cultural, educational and recreational institutions;
these institutions give positive definition to the profile and disposi-
tion of the communities of the State of New York and profoundly
strengthen our society with their commitment; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Barclay Elementary School upon the occasion of its designation as recip-
ient of the 2010 School Library of the Year Award by the Rochester
Regional Library Council; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at
the Rochester Regional Library Council Annual Meeting, to be held on
Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Casa Larga in Fairport, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC) is a multi-type
library network serving libraries and library systems in the five-county
Rochester region of Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne and Wyoming coun-
ties; it provides programs and services that enhance member library
cooperation, service delivery and resource sharing, and serves as a
forum for the unified representation of library interests helping
members achieve together what could not be achieved separately; and
WHEREAS, The unique role of RRLC is that it is the entity through
which its members can coordinate and relate their diverse activities to
create a more effective service network to improve information access
for the people of the Rochester region and beyond; and
WHEREAS, In conjunction with celebrating National Library Week 2010,
the Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC) named Barclay Elementary
School as its 2010 School Library of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Students look forward to coming to Barclay Elementary School
Library; there is always something going on at the library; it provides
a fun, interactive learning experience and is open all day, enabling
students to walk in to enjoy the many varied activities it has to offer;
and
WHEREAS, The librarian at the Barclay Elementary School Library always
provides fun, hands-on, interactive learning experiences that allows the
students to explore their world within the confines of the library; she
is always engaging the students in activities that allow them to express
their interests and explore new and exciting areas of school and their
imagination through the use of literature; and
WHEREAS, One of the most unique things about the Barclay Elementary
School Library is that it does not stop at the door of the actual
library; there are posters throughout the hallways of students and staff
"Caught Reading @ the Barclay Library"; an art museum created by using
the Picturing America posters; and "Floating Bookmarks" decorate the
courtyard; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the staff lunchroom at the Barclay Elementary
School Library has a rotating display of new books and seasonal materi-
als that can be checked out to help supplement the new book bashes that

are held throughout the year; the Library also offers parent information
nights, math night, and family reading night; and
WHEREAS, At the Barclay Elementary School Library, parents are also
kept up to date through its website, its student handbook and the newly
created "Second and Third Grade Parent Guide"; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barclay Elementary School upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2010 School Library of the Year Award by the Rochester
Regional Library Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barclay Elementary School.