Honor Jane Zuckerman Day

Senate Resolution No. 1539 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Jane Zuckerman 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 Jane Zuckerman 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 25, 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, Jane Zuckerman serves as the Young Adult Librarian at the Floral Park Library where her steadfast enthusiasm and dedication is unparalleled; she lovingly refers to her young patrons as "her kids", and works tirelessly to make the Teen Zone a safe, fun learning environment for local youth; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Jane Zuckerman relentlessly searches for new and exciting programs and events to instill a love of learning and libraries in the young adults of Floral Park; and WHEREAS, The success of the Floral Park Library is in direct correlation to the efforts of Jane Zuckerman, 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 Jane Zuckerman; 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 Jane Zuckerman 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 Jane Zuckerman.