Honor Eileen Farrell Librarian

Senate Resolution No. 1488 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Eileen Farrell upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library Workers Day WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 and individuals 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 honor Eileen Farrell upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library Workers Day, to be celebrated on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, National Library Workers Day (NLWD) is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers; and WHEREAS, On January 23, 2003, a resolution was proposed to recognize the hard work, dedication, and expertise of library support staff and librarians on the Tuesday of National Library Week, and to designate this day as National Library Workers Day; and WHEREAS, Eileen Farrell serves the Mineola Memorial Library as Reference and Teen Services Librarian, a position she has held for the past 2 years; she has been an outstanding librarian and a true asset to the community through her enthusiasm for her work and creative approaches to serving library patrons; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Eileen Farrell gives tirelessly of her time and energies to Mineola Memorial Library's Homebound service; in this capacity, she customizes book selections and makes personal deliveries to those unable to leave their homes; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Eileen Farrell runs Teen Room, a popular afterschool program, as well as Read Broader, a year-long program encouraging library patrons to read steadily and diversely and, at times, outside their comfort zone; and WHEREAS, The success of the Mineola Memorial Library is in direct correlation to the efforts of Eileen Farrell, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the library and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Eileen Farrell; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Eileen Farrell upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library Workers Day; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Eileen Farrell.