LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the French Road Elementary School
Library upon the occasion of being designated as the 2011 Rochester
Regional Library Council's School 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 French Road Elementary School Library upon the occasion of
being designated as the 2011 Rochester Regional Library Council's School
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 French Road Elementary School Library is seen as the
center of the school; it is a center of reading, literacy and learning,
and is beloved by students, teachers and parents alike; and
WHEREAS, Never empty, the French Road Elementary School Library
fosters a real love of reading in children; it proudly invites community
members and students from colleges to join its own students and staff to
participate in the many exciting events that happen there each and every
day; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the French Road Elementary School Library hosts
an intergenerational program with "Brighton Seniors" that has become a
positive experience for both the seniors and the students; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Koch, the librarian of the French Road Elementary
School Library, has transformed it into a superb living, breathing expe-
rience; she is the champion of literacy, reading and literature in the
school; 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 French Road Elementary School Library upon the occasion
of being designated as the 2011 Rochester Regional Library Council's
School Library of the Year; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the French Road Elementary School Library.