LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Mid
York Library System, June 24, 2010

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 commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Mid York Library System; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated at a Mid York Day Anniversary Open
House and Reception, to be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the
System's headquarters at 1600 Lincoln Avenue in Utica, New York; and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit cooperative library system, the Mid York Library
System was provisionally chartered on June 24, 1960, by the Board of
Regents of the University of the State of New York; its absolute charter
was granted on September 25, 1965; the purpose for which the corporation
was formed was to expand and improve library service in the counties of
Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mid York Library System accomplishes its purpose and
mission by: lowering the cost of library service by centralizing tasks
and activities common to member libraries; providing services and coor-
dinating activities which allow libraries to cooperate and share their
resources and materials easily and efficiently; providing expertise,
services, and training that complement and extend the resources of the
individual library; providing direct service to persons or groups who
are unable to use traditional public library service; acting as a compo-
nent of the global library network; and providing leadership and advoca-
cy on a regional, state, and national level; and
WHEREAS, The Mid York Library System's vision of the future is one of
a friendly supportive place, characterized by consistently excellent,
responsive customer service, housed in a modern, efficiently designed,
and well-located facility; it seeks to be a leader in the provision of
state of the art library service and a regionally recognized authority
on library issues, housed in a busy facility with constant interaction
between System and member library staff and known as a great place to
work; and
WHEREAS, Currently, under the able leadership of its Acting Director,
Wanda Bruchis, the Mid York Library System coordinates and provides
services for 43 public libraries, two public library branches, two read-
ing centers, five state correctional facilities, the Herkimer County
jail, the Sherburne-Earlville School District, and several area nursing
homes; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Mid York Library System partners with the
Central Library Resources Council, two BOCES offices, Syracuse Universi-
ty, Utica College, Oneida County Historical Society, Chambers of
Commerce, the Oneida County Work Experience Program, Mohawk Valley Home
Care, the Tri-County Outreach Council, the Mohawk Valley and Utica PC
Users Groups and the Apple User Group; and

WHEREAS, Fifty years since its inception, every public library in
Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer counties is a member of the Mid York
Library System; 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Mid York Library System; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wanda Bruchis, Acting Director, the Mid York Library System,
1600 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, New York 13502.