Assembly Resolution No. 975

BY: M. of A. Barrett

RECOGNIZING April 8-14, 2018, 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 8-14, 2018, has been designated National
Library Week, and this year's theme is "Libraries Lead"; 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; this year marks the 60th
Anniversary of the first event; and

WHEREAS, National Library Week is a time to highlight the value of
libraries, librarians, and library workers; and

WHEREAS, Misty Copeland will serve as the 2018 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 8-14, 2018, as National Library Week; and be it further

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