Item B5
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 3116/05-MAR
Division:
BOCC-l Mayor Spehar
Bulk Item: Yes -X- No
Department: BacC-l Mayor Spehar
Staff Contact Person: Mayor Dixie M. Spehar
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of Proclamation declaring the week of April 20 through Apri116) 2005 as National Library
Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This week is celebrated annually in libraries across the country, acknowledging the contribution of our
libraries to the educational, informational, and cultural lives of our communities.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT DOCC ACTION:
Annual Proclamation.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDA nONS:
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes _ No -X. AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMBlPurchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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MAYOR DIXIE M. SPEHAR
DOCUMENTATION:
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tlroclamation
National Library Week
WHEREAS, our nation's public, academic and school libraries provide equity of access
to library users nationwide no matter their age, income and socioeconomic background; and
WHEREAS, libraries playa 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 are part of the American Dream - places for opportunity,
education, self-help and lifelong learning; 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, 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 how librarians provide the jnformation
literacy skills that people need to succeed throughout life; and
WHEREAS, more individuals must be recruited to the profession oflibrarianship and to
work in libraries to maintain their vitality in today's changing workplace; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week with @ your library@, The Campaign for America's
Libraries;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Dixie M Spehar, Mayor of Monroe County,
proclaim National Library Week. April 10-16, 2004. I encourage all residents to take
advantage of the variety of library resources available their school, campus or public library. I
also urge them to thank both librarians and library workers for providing valuable services and
making information accessible to all who walk through the library's doors. Come see why
there's something for everyone @ your library.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 16th day of March, 2005.
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By:
By:
Deputy Clerk
Monroe County, Florida
MAYOR DIXIE M. SPEHAR
Monroe County, Florida
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