LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Brighton Memorial Library upon
the occasion of its designation by the Rochester Regional Library Coun-
cil as the recipient of its 2012 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 Brighton Memorial Library of Rochester, New York upon the occa-
sion of its designation by the Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC)
as the recipient of its 2012 Public Library of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, The Brighton Memorial Library will be honored by the Roches-
ter Regional Library Council at the RRLC's Annual Meeting on Thursday,
June 7, 2012, at Casa Larga; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes and promotes 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 Brighton Memorial Library exceeds all criteria; it has
incredible community support, provides great service, and is described
as a "huge resource," "a jewel in the Brighton community," and as "a
real gathering place" for the community; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Brighton Memorial 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 Brighton Memorial Library's
superbly skilled staff, whose involvement is and has always been charac-
terized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an
uncompromising standard of excellence in all their efforts on behalf of
the library and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Brighton
Memorial Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth as it
looks forward to continuing 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
congratulate the Brighton Memorial Library upon the occasion of its
designation by the Rochester Regional Library Council as the recipient
of its 2012 Public Library of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jennifer Ries-Taggart, Executive Director of the Brighton
Memorial Library.