Assembly Resolution No. 1197

BY: M. of A. Bronson

RECOGNIZING October 21-27, 2018, as National
Friends of Libraries Week

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in
nationally declared weeks of recognition of important groups; and

WHEREAS, October 21-27, 2018, has been declared National Friends of
Libraries Week by United for Libraries, American Library Association;
and

WHEREAS, Libraries are the cornerstone of the community, providing
opportunities for all to engage in lifelong learning and connecting with
others; and

WHEREAS, Friends of Libraries groups help to raise money which
provides resources for programming, equipment, support for youth
services, and special events throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, Friends of Libraries groups understand the importance of
well-funded libraries and advocate to ensure that libraries get the
resources they need to provide a wide variety of services to all ages,
including access to print and electronic materials, expert assistance in
research, readers' advisory, and youth services; and

WHEREAS, Friends of Libraries groups also provide in-kind services
for programming, building and grounds care, and representation at
events; and

WHEREAS, The dedicated members of these groups demonstrate how
volunteerism can lead to positive civic engagement and the betterment of
local communities; and

WHEREAS, The Friends of Libraries Section of the New York Library
Association is celebrating its 4th year as a full NYLA section,
previously a Roundtable of NYLA, and its 26th year in service to New
York State Friends groups; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize October 21-27, 2018, as National Friends of Libraries Week;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the New York Library Association.