LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing October 16-22, 2011, as National
Friends of the Library Week

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in
nationally-declared weeks of recognition of important organizations; and
WHEREAS, The week of October 16-22, 2011, has been declared National
Friends of the Library Week; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Library groups help raise money that provide
resources for additional programming, much-needed equipment, support for
children's summer reading, and special events throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, Libraries are the cornerstone of the community, providing
opportunities for all to engage in the joy of lifelong learning and to
connect with others; and
WHEREAS, Friends of the Library groups understand the importance of
well-funded libraries and advocate to ensure libraries get the resources
they need to provide a wide variety of services to all ages, including
access to print and electronic materials, expert assistance in research,
readers' advisory, and children's services; and
WHEREAS, The extraordinarily dedicated members of these groups are
shining examples of how volunteerism can lead to positive, civic engage-
ment and the betterment of local communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize October 16-22, 2011, as National Friends of the Library Week;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York Library Association.