 
Assembly Resolution No. 975
 
BY: M. of A. Barrett
 
        RECOGNIZING  April 8-14, 2018, 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 8-14, 2018, has been designated  National
Library Week, and this year's theme is "Libraries Lead"; 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; this year marks the 60th
Anniversary of the first event; and
 
  WHEREAS, National Library Week is a time to highlight the  value  of
libraries, librarians, and library workers; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Misty  Copeland  will  serve as the 2018 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,  New  York  State residents are served by approximately 755
public libraries with over 1,100 branches and outlets; 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 8-14, 2018, as National Library Week; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jeremy Johannesen, Executive Director  of  the  New  York
Library Association.
Recognizing April 8-14, 2018, as National Library Week

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