LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Daniel Pierce Library upon the
occasion of its recent expansion and transformation and the Grand Open-
ing of its Time and the Valleys Museum

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 is 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 commend
the Daniel Pierce Library, in Grahamsville, New York, upon the occasions
of its recent expansion and transformation which was celebrated at its
Opening Ceremony on Sunday, June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Grand Opening of its Time and the Valleys
Museum will be observed on Wednesday, June 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Daniel Pierce Library has expanded recently, with an
incredible outpouring of generous support from the members of its commu-
nity as well as local contractors and businesses, from the historic 1898
library it once was into a modern and magnificent landmark within its
community; and
WHEREAS, Several years ago, the Board of Trustees recognized that the
Daniel Pierce Library was literally at the bursting point and decided to
explore the possibility of adding to the existing historical structure;
and
WHEREAS, After approaching representatives of Tri-Valley School, the
Town Boards within the Daniel Pierce Library's service area, local busi-
nesses, and patrons, it became surprisingly clear that the community
would indeed not only support such an endeavor - but would literally
help to build it; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees decided to embark upon an extensive
Building Campaign to raise the funds needed fur the endeavor; a Building
Committee was formed and chaired by Philip Coombe, Jr., former Commis-
sioner of Corrections for the State of New York, and building plans were
developed, drawn, and revisited numerous times to create a blueprint for
a library addition that would meet the needs of the population as it
changes and grows over the years to come; and
WHEREAS, The 23,500 square-foot addition to the facility will house
the Time and the Valley's Museum and a Children's Literacy Center, as
well as a reading room, computer learning stations, and community meet-
ing rooms; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, improved access for disabled and elderly
patrons, adequate parking, and outside lighting will also be features of
the addition; shelf space for an additional 40,000 books, audio books,
periodicals, videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs will also be provided; phase II
of the expansion project will include the renovation of the original
structure; and
WHEREAS, The Daniel Pierce Library, with its aging, golden-bricked
facade, voile-papered walls, and charming fireplaces, contains much more
than books; it is a center of learning, a place where patrons come
first, children meet their first friends, and volunteers are cherished
beyond words; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Daniel
Pierce 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
commend the Daniel Pierce Library upon the occasion of its recent expan-
sion and transformation and the Grand Opening of its Time and the
Valleys Museum; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joann Gallagher, Director of the Daniel Pierce Library,
Grahamsville, New York.