13-National Library WkPROCLAMATION 2006- 13
WHEREAS, Libraries are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, Our nation’s public, academic, school and specialized libraries help people change the world; and
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 dynamic 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 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, More individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship and to work in libraries to maintain their vitality in today’s changing workplace; 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, Libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week with The Campaign for America’s Libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
April 2 – 8, 2006
be designated as:
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
in Huntsville, Texas, and encourage all citizens to take advantage of all that the library has to offer and come discover all the ways you can change your world at your library.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 4th day of April, 2006.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR