LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing April 10-16, 2016, 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 10-16, 2016, has been designated National
Library Week; and
WHEREAS, First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is 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, The theme for 2016, "Libraries Transform," symbolizes the
many resources that are available at libraries, including books, period-
icals, and internet access; and
WHEREAS, The 2016-2017 National Ambassador for Young People's Litera-
ture and award-winning graphic novelist, Gene Luen Yang, will serve as
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; and
WHEREAS, New York State residents are served by approximately 755
public libraries with over 1,100 branches and outlets; and
WHEREAS, 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 10-16, 2016, as National Library Week; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeremy Johannesen, Executive Director of the New York Library
Association.