LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Henrietta Public Library upon
the occasion of its designation by the Rochester Regional Library Coun-
cil as the recipient of its 2011 Public Library of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across the great State
of New York are reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose
purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citi-
zenry; 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 Henrietta Public Library upon the occasion of its designation
by the Rochester Regional Library Council as the recipient of its 2011
Public Library of the Year Award; the receipt of this high honor will be
celebrated at the Library's Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at
Casa Larga; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award seeks to promote exemplary libraries,
public, school, academic or specialized, in the Greater Rochester
region; the criteria for selection include the provision of superior
customer service, inviting environments, excellent learning resources,
and strong support from their user communities; and
WHEREAS, The Henrietta Public Library exceeds all criteria; it has
incredible community support and is described as "magical," "fantastic"
and "welcoming"; "a place for learning and thought" and for "great
service"; and
WHEREAS, The Henrietta Public Library has also been described as "the
heart and soul of the community" and its staff as "the heart of the
library"; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Henrietta Public Library is in
direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have
supported the development of the library over the years; and
WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the Henrietta Public Library's super-
bly skilled staff, whose involvement is and has always been character-
ized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncom-
promising standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf of
the library and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Henrietta
Public Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth as it looks
forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectu-
al needs of the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Henrietta Public Library upon the occasion of its
designation by the Rochester Regional Library Council as the recipient
of its 2011 Public Library of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pat Bernard, Director, Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins
Road, Rochester, New York 14623.