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2016 -- S 2910 Enacted 04/14/2016

S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK" ON APRIL 10 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2016, AND PROCLAIMING "RHODE ISLAND LIBRARY DAY" ON APRIL 16, 2016

Introduced By: Senators Gallo, Coyne, P Fogarty, Picard, and Satchell

Date Introduced: April 14, 2016

WHEREAS, Across the country April 10th through April 16th is the official celebration of

"National Library Week"; and

WHEREAS, Literacy skills are essential for effective participation in our democracy, in

the workplace, in the community, and within family life.  Evidence shows that low or minimal

literacy skills can condemn entire families to isolation, poverty and dependence; and

WHEREAS, Libraries are true beacons of democracy that strengthen our state and our

nation by preserving our nation's cultural heritage.  Lady Bird Johnson once said, "Perhaps no

place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance

requirement is interest"; and

WHEREAS, Libraries empower individuals, strengthen families, and provide the

cornerstone for a brighter future for all our citizens; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby celebrates "National Library Week" during the week of April 10th through April 16th,

2016, and proclaims April 16th to be "Rhode Island Library Day."  We furthermore express our

sincere gratitude to those dedicated individuals who work, volunteer, and advocate for libraries

across our state; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to The Rhode Island Library Association.

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