Honor Ossining Library Anniversary

Assembly Resolution No. 750 BY: M. of A. Galef COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of the Ossining Public Library WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 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 commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Ossining Public Library; this momentous occasion will be recognized on Saturday, February 10, 2018, kicking off a year's worth of programs and activities for all ages, celebrating the library, the Ossining community and 125 years of history and culture; and WHEREAS, The Sing Sing Public Library, later known as the Ossining Public Library, was founded by the people of Ossining and officially opened its doors as a public library in 1893; and WHEREAS, The physical location of the library changed several times, from its beginnings in the superintendent's office at Park School, to the Twiggar Building on Main Street, and finally to its current home on Croton Avenue; and WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Ossining Public Library has provided the people of Ossining with access to books, resources and information for more than a century; and WHEREAS, The Ossining Public Library has served the local community through two World Wars, the Great Depression, and an unprecedented boom in media and technology that has transformed the library and library services; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 125-year history, the Ossining Public Library has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of the Ossining Public Library is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff, 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, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Ossining Public Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectual needs of the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Ossining Public Library; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Ossining Public Library.