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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024 | |
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N | |
PROCLAIMING APRIL 7-13, 2024, TO BE "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE STATE | |
OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Senators McKenney, Lawson, Gallo, DiPalma, Gu, F. Lombardi, | |
Date Introduced: April 09, 2024 | |
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
1 | WHEREAS, Libraries of all types are at the heart of their cities, towns, schools and |
2 | campuses, serving the communities in Rhode Island; and |
3 | WHEREAS, Libraries are accessible and inclusive places that foster a sense of belonging |
4 | and community; and |
5 | WHEREAS, Today's libraries and their services extend far beyond the four walls of a |
6 | building and everyone is welcome to use their resources; and |
7 | WHEREAS, For people lacking broadband at home, libraries provide access to |
8 | computers and Wi-Fi, even checking out Internet hotspots and laptops; and |
9 | WHEREAS, Libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as |
10 | diverse as the communities they serve and ensure equity of access for all; and |
11 | WHEREAS, In times of crisis, libraries, librarians, and library workers play an invaluable |
12 | role in supporting their communities, both in person and virtually; and |
13 | WHEREAS, Libraries provide access to digital resources including e-books and lifelong |
14 | learning tools; and |
15 | WHEREAS, Libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of |
16 | information and ideas for all; and |
17 | WHEREAS, Libraries defend the right to read and the premise that "free people deserve |
18 | to read freely"; and |
19 | WHEREAS, Libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions for all |
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1 | members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender |
2 | identity, or socio-economic status; and |
3 | WHEREAS, Libraries, librarians and library workers are joining library supporters and |
4 | advocates across the nation to celebrate "National Library Week"; now, therefore be it |
5 | RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April 7-13, |
6 | 2024, to be "National Library Week" in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further |
7 | RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby thanks Rhode Island's libraries, librarians and |
8 | library workers for their service to our community. During this week, we encourage all residents |
9 | to visit their library to access resources and services. Because of you, libraries transform lives and |
10 | communities; and be it further |
11 | RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
12 | transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Office of Library and Information Services, |
13 | and each Rhode Island City and Town Libraries. |
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