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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK-APRIL 13-19,2014
WHEREAS, libraries help lives change in their communities, campuses and schools; and
WHEREAS, libraries and librarians work to meet the changing needs of their
communities by bringing together community members to enrich and shape people's lives and
address local issues; and
WHEREAS, librarians are trained,tech-savvy professionals who provide technology
training and access to downloadable content like e-books, and offer programs such as resume
writing classes, financial planning services, and help with homework; and
WHEREAS, libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of
their communities by helping residents learn, grow and achieve their dreams, and urge all
residents to show their support to the Declaration For The Right To Libraries:
Libraries Empower The Individual
Libraries Support Literacy And Lifelong Learning
Libraries Strengthen Families
Libraries Are The Great Equalizer
Libraries Build Communities
Libraries Protect Our Right To Know
Libraries Strengthen Our Nation
Libraries Advance Research And Scholarship
Libraries Help Us To Better Understand Each Other
Libraries Preserve Our Nation's Cultural Heritage
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma,
along with the members of the Petaluma City Council, do hereby proclaim April 13-19, 2014 as
National Library Week and encourage all residents to visit the library during this week to take
advantage of the wonderful library resources available.
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