HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - National Library WeekOrange County Board of Commissioners
National Library Week
Apri110-16, 2005
Proclamation
WHEREAS, our nation's public libraries provide equity of access to library users nationwide no
matter their age, income and socioeconomic background; anal
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in providing millions of people with the resources they
need. to live, learn and work in the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, libraries are changing and dynanlic places and librarians are the ultimate search
engine, helping people of all ages find the information they need in print and online; and
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream -places for opportunity, education, self-
help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, libraries bring you a world of knowledge both in person and online, as well as
personal service and assistance in finding what you need, when you. need it; and
WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual freedom, equity
of access, and narrowing the "digital divide"; and
WHEREAS, awareness and support must be increased for libraries, librarians and library
workers by raising their visibility in a positive context and by communicating clearly and
strongly why libraries are both unique and valuable; and
WHEREAS, library users and non-users alike are encouraged to stand up and speak out for
libraries and to support library-funding efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners supported the Library
Services Task Force recommendation by opening the Cybrary in the Century Center; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating
National Library Week;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do
hereby proclaim April 10 through 16, 2005 as National. Library Week in Orange County, and
encourage all residents to take advantage of the wonderful library resources .available and thank
their librarians anal library workers for making information accessible to all who walk through
the library's doors. Come see why there's something for everyone "@ your library'.
This the 12~' Day of April 2005. ~ ~/~
1C~Ioses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of