HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 04/14/2016 - Proclamation National Library WeekNATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
WHEREAS, libraries are the heart of their communities, campuses, and schools; and
WHEREAS, librarians work tirelessly to meet the changing needs of their communities,
from providing linguistically diverse literature and life -skill classes to bringing
services outside of library walls; and
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians bring together community members to enrich and
shape the community and address local issues; and
WHEREAS, librarians are trained, tech -savvy professionals, providing technological
training and access to downloadable content like e -books; and
WHEREAS, libraries offer programs to meet community needs by providing residents
with resume writing classes, homework help, financial planning services to
teens applying for student loans, as well as retirement planning for older
adults; and
WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of
every member of their communities; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby recognize
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 10-16 and encourage all of our citizens to visit the Milton
Library this week to take advantage of all the wonderful library resources that are
available.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 11 th day of April,
2016. , r, .
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Joe Lockw od, Mayor