Assembly Resolution No. 323

BY: M. of A. Woerner

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 27, 2023, as Library Assistants' Day 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 27, 2023, as Library
Assistants' Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Library Week; and

WHEREAS, National Library Week is an annual event that is designated
for the week of April 23-29, 2023, with the theme "There's More to the
Story"; and

WHEREAS, Library Assistants help facilitate the operation of the
library by aiding the librarian in their daily routine; they are
instrumental as circulation clerks, maintain the cataloging system,
process and repair books and audio-visual formats, shelve books and
other mediums, and work behind the scenes in many other capacities; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Library Assistants' Association (NYSLAA)
2023 Executive Council members are: Cathy Fallon, President; Melanie
Castine, Treasurer; Heather Gad, Recording Secretary; Dawn Foland,
Corresponding Secretary; Donna Hanna, Membership Secretary; and Wendy
Freier, Conference Coordinator; and

WHEREAS, The NYSLAA is a state organization established by library
assistants to promote and enhance the professional image and growth of
New York State's library assistants; to further their professional
development and provide a network for communication for the members to
strengthen their positions and solve issues; and

WHEREAS, The NYSLAA takes pride in membership recognition,
conferences, scholarships, fundraising and programs, such as the
distinctive Certificate of Achievement, thereby continually improving
and demonstrating a commitment to library assistants' valuable work; and

WHEREAS, In light of their steadfast dedication and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest
commendation to all of the Library Assistants in the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 27, 2023, as Library
Assistants' Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New

York; and Cathy Fallon, President of the New York State Library
Assistants' Association.