LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Ononda-
ga Free Library

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 commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Onondaga Free Library; and
WHEREAS, The Onondaga Free Library has proudly given 50 years of
library service to the Syracuse community; and
WHEREAS, The original library opened to the community on December 3,
1961; the library's first location was in the Onondaga Town Hall; within
a few years, it was realized that this space was inadequate to properly
serve its community; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, the building at the library's current location, 4840
West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York, was constructed; and
WHEREAS, Ten years later, in 1979, the building was expanded to accom-
modate its growing community demand; and
WHEREAS, Keeping up to date with technological advancements, the
library has added many electronic devices to its repertoire and added
another extension onto the building; on May 1, 2010, the Onondaga Free
Library held its grand opening of the newly expanded and renovated
library, which can be seen today; and
WHEREAS, In fulfilling its mission, the Onondaga Free Library provides
reading materials, reference information, Internet and word processing
access, and audio-visual resources to the community, as well as access
to other information sources through existing county, state and national
networks; the Onondaga Free Library also serves as a community meeting
place and cultural center; in addition, children's programs are provided
with emphasis on preschool learning; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Onondaga Free Library; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Onondaga
Free Library under the able leadership of Director Susan Morgan, may
take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks forward to contin-
uing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectual needs of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Onondaga Free Library; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Morgan, Director of the Onondaga Free Library.