Item B1
Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting Date: February 21, 2001
Sulk Item: Yes [] No II
Division: Soard of County Commissioners
George R. Neugent
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the month of February, 2001 as
Library Lovers Month.
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REVENUE PRODUCING: YES [] NO [] AMT PER MONTH: YEAR:
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EORGE R. NEUG NT
DISTRICT II
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WHEREAS, our libraries enable individuals to mal<e informed decisions by
serving as community centers for lifelong learning;
WHEREAS, in a world undergoing constant change, our libraries provide
enduring connections to the past and future of our communities, nations and
civilizations;
WHEREAS, the expansion of electronic networks linking libraries and their
resources makes possible better and more easily accessible information for library
users around the world;
WHEREAS, our libraries provide entry to important research about health,
economics, housing, the environment and countless other areas to support better
living conditions and to help people lead longer, more productive and fulfilling
lives;
WHEREAS, our libraries support a competitive workforce with basic literacy
programs, computers and other resources to help children and adults learn to find,
evaluate and use information they need for their jobs, health, and education;
WHEREAS, our libraries offer pre-school storyhour and summer reading
programs to encourage children to begin a habit of reading that will serve to benefit
their personal and professional lives;
WHEREAS, our library staff and volunteers provide quality, outcomes-based
customer service; and
WHEREAS, over 33,000 residents in Monroe County are proud library card
holders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT by virtue of the power in me
as Mayor of Monroe County, Florida I, George R. Neugent; do hereby proclaim
February 2001
. LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH
in Monroe County and urges everyone to visit libraries and thank a librarian for
making this unique and wonderful institution possible.
Dated this 21" d,ay of February, 2001