LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the LeRoy V. Good Library at
Monroe Community College upon the occasion of being designated as the
2011 Rochester Regional Library Council's Academic Library of the Year

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 congratu-
late the LeRoy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College upon the
occasion of being designated as the 2011 Rochester Regional Library
Council's Academic Library of the Year; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the Council's Annual Membership Meeting, to be held on
Thursday, June 2, 2011; 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, The LeRoy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College has
been named the 2011 RRLC Academic Library of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Assisting 19,000 students to succeed with their studies is
what the LeRoy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College is doing
everyday; the students at the College showed their appreciation by nomi-
nating the library for the 2011 RRLC Academic Library of the Year Award;
and
WHEREAS, Students at Monroe Community College are incredibly diverse -
in age, ability, background; the LeRoy V. Good Library is challenged to
meet the needs of all, yet succeeds in helping everyone; and
WHEREAS, The LeRoy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College accom-
modates a wide range of students, from those who have library experience
to those that have never set foot in an academic library, and recognizes
each student as an individual; it focuses on one-on-one connectedness;
and
WHEREAS, The librarians and staff at the LeRoy V. Good Library at
Monroe Community College know their community very well; they make
everyone feel welcome; 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
congratulate the LeRoy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College upon

the occasion of being designated as the 2011 Rochester Regional Library
Council's Academic Library of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the LeRoy V. Good Library at Monroe Community College.