Bill Text: DE SCR10 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft


Bill Title: Recognizing The Week Of April 12 Through April 18, 2015, As "national Library Week".

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-9)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2015-03-24 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR10 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2015-SCR10-Draft.html


SPONSOR:

Sen. Townsend & Rep. Osienski

 

Sens. Bushweller, Ennis, Henry, Hocker, Lopez, McDowell, Peterson; Reps. Baumbach, Bolden, Briggs King, Dukes, Heffernan, Jaques, J. Johnson, Keeley, Kenton, Kowalko, Lynn, Miro, Mitchell, Paradee, Ramone, B. Short, Wilson

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10

RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 12 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2015, AS "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK".



WHEREAS, libraries create potential and possibilities within their communities, campuses and schools; and

WHEREAS, libraries level the playing field for all who seek information and access to technologies; and

WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of every member of their communities; and

WHEREAS, libraries and librarians open up a world of possibilities through innovative STEAM programing, Makerspaces, job-seeking resources and the power of reading; and

WHEREAS, librarians are trained, tech-savvy professionals, providing technology training and access to downloadable content like e-books; and

WHEREAS, libraries support democracy and effect social change through their commitment to provide equitable access to information for all library users regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status; and

WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating "National Library Week";

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 148th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the week of April 12 through April 18, 2015, shall be recognized as "National Library Week" in the State of Delaware.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all residents are encouraged to visit the library to take advantage of the unlimited possibilities at your Delaware library.


SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the week of April 12 through April 18, 2015, as "National Library Week".

Author: Senator Townsend

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