LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing October 17-23, 2010, as National
Friends of the Library Week

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in
nationally-declared weeks of recognition of important groups; and
WHEREAS, October 17-23, 2010, has been declared National Friends of
the Library Week; and
WHEREAS, Friends of the Library groups help to raise money that
provides resources for additional programming, much-needed equipment,
support for children's summer reading, and special events throughout the
year; and
WHEREAS, Libraries are the cornerstone of the community, providing
opportunities for all to engage in the joy of lifelong learning and
connecting with others; and
WHEREAS, Friends of the Library groups understand the importance of
well-funded libraries and advocate to ensure that libraries get the
resources they need to provide a wide variety of services to all ages,
including access to print and electronic materials, expert assistance in
research, readers' advisory, and children's services; and
WHEREAS, The extraordinarily dedicated members of these groups are
shining examples of how volunteerism can lead to positive civic engage-
ment and the betterment of local communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize October 17-23, 2010, as National Friends of the Library Week;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York Library Association.