Senate Resolution No. 4011

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of the Yonkers
Public 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
citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Yonkers Public Library; this
momentous occasion will be celebrated with a myriad of memorable
programs including its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative on
Saturday, March 24, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The Yonkers Public Library was officially chartered by the
State of New York on February 9, 1893, and is the largest library in the
38 member Westchester Library System; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception more than a century ago, the Yonkers
Public Library has established itself as a premier public service to the
Yonkers community and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Yonkers Public Library consists of three
branches, Crestwood, Grinton I. Will and Riverfront, and has nearly
93,000 active cardholders and 700,000 books, e-books, films and music;
and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, in 2017, the Yonkers Public Library welcomed
875,000 visitors, circulated 750,000 books and answered more than
275,000 reference questions; and

WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Yonkers 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 Yonkers Public Library's
superbly-skilled staff, whose involvement is and has always been
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising 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 Yonkers
Public 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
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Yonkers Public Library; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Yonkers Public Library.