Bill Text: NY J00919 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing April 7-13, 2019, as National Library Week
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-29 - ADOPTED [J00919 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00919-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 919 BY: Senator METZGER RECOGNIZING April 7-13, 2019, 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 7-13, 2019, has been designated National Library Week; and WHEREAS, First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week marks its 61st Anniversary in 2019, as a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April; and WHEREAS, National Library Week is a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians, and library workers; and WHEREAS, "Libraries = Strong Communities," is the theme for National Library Week 2019, highlighting the value of academic, public, and school libraries; and WHEREAS, Melinda Gates, author, philanthropist and co-Founder of the Gates Foundation will serve as the 2019 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, encouraging people to read, helping to improve incomes and health, and encouraging the development of strong, happy lives; and WHEREAS, Not only places to borrow books, libraries also serve as creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate and use new technologies to further their skills and passions; and WHEREAS, Libraries serve as a resource for students, small business owners, English-language learners and many others who depend on all of the resources our libraries have to offer; and WHEREAS, With New York State residents served by approximately 755 public libraries with over 1,100 branches and outlets, 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 7-13, 2019, as National Library Week; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Melinda Gates, Honorary Chair, and Jeremy Johannesen, Executive Director, New York Library Association.