2013-J3859

Recognizing April 13-19, 2014, as National Library Week

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2013-J3859


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing April 13-19, 2014, as National
Library Week

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in
important weeks of recognition; and
WHEREAS, The week of April 13-19, 2014, has been designated National
Library Week; and
WHEREAS, First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national
observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and
libraries across the country each April; and
WHEREAS, National Library Week is a time to highlight the value of
libraries, librarians, and library workers; and
WHEREAS, The theme for 2014, "Lives Change @ Your Library," symbolizes
the many resources that are available at libraries, including books,
periodicals, and internet access; and
WHEREAS, Best-selling author and intellectual freedom advocate Judy
Blume will serve as Honorary Chair of National Library Week; and
WHEREAS, Libraries are a treasured part of American culture, and a
valuable resource on a wide variety of popular topics; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that we recognize the significant impact
libraries may have on individuals, and the invaluable services they
provide to residents of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize April 13-19, 2014 as National Library Week; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeremy Johannesen, Executive Director of the New York Library
Association, and to Sara Kelly Johns, President of the New York Library
Association Council.

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  • 06 / Mar / 2014
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 11 / Mar / 2014
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 11 / Mar / 2014
    • ADOPTED

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