Senate Resolution No. 810

BY: Senator CHU

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 23-29, 2023, as Library Week in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those community-based organizations which unselfishly devote their
energy, resources and thoughtful care on behalf of improving the quality
and character of life in that community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 23-29, 2023, as
Library Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Library Week; and

WHEREAS, National Library Week is a time to highlight the value of
libraries, librarians, and library workers through this year's theme,
"There's More to the Story"; and

WHEREAS, First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week marks its
65th Anniversary in 2023, as a national observance sponsored by the
American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each
April; and

WHEREAS, Libraries are a treasured part of American culture, and a
valuable resource on a wide variety of popular topics, inspiring 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, but 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, older adults, life-long learners, and
many others who depend on all of the resources our libraries have to
offer; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of New York stand firmly
committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our students' future
academic success, their preparation for America's jobs of the future,
and their ability to compete in a global economy; and

WHEREAS, Our nation's libraries may take just pride in its
purposeful growth, as it looks forward to continuing to serve the
educational, cultural and intellectual needs of its communities; and

WHEREAS, Librarians are the foundation of libraries, providing
access to a lifetime of learning opportunities, building intercultural
understanding and the programming which makes libraries an immense
resources to New York State's communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED,That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 23-29, 2023, as
Library Week in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED,That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; Roxana Benavides, Britt Buckenroth, Michael Burnett, Ashley
Cassidy, Kelly Harris, Giavanna Iannace, Jenna Landon, Becky
Leatherstich, Susan Rollings, and Rebecca Rosas, nominated and
recognized as outstanding librarians in the State of New York.