Item B07BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: April 162008
Bulk Item: Yes ` No x
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Division: BOCC
Department: Dist.3
Staff Contact /Phone #: Norma Kula x 7349
Presentation of proclamation declaring the month of April, 2008, as Library Appreciation Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Governor Charlie Crist has issued a proclamation designating April, as "Library Appreciation Month'
to be celebrated in libraries across the state, acknowledge the contribution of our libraries to our
communities.
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LIBRAR Y APPR EM TION 1 MONTH
WHEREAS, libraries are a cornerstone of Florida's educational system, providing programs for
children, families, adults, and elders to enrich their understanding ofthe world; and
W1URFAS, libraries provide residents of Florida with access to Important information about
he&W economics, the environment, and countless other subjects, improving living conditions
and allowing Floridians to live more productive and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, libraries support a competitive wort fame with basic literacy programs, computers
and other resources, helping people find, evaluate, and use information they need for their jobs,
health and recreamon, and
WHEREAS, the expansion of electronic networks linking libraries and their resources gives
library users easier access to information;
NOW, THEREFORE,1, Charles "Sonny" McCoy Mayor of Monroe County Florida, do hereby
extend greetings and well wishes to all observing April 2008, as Library Appreciation Month
IN W1PI'PIESS WHEREOF, I Charles "Sonny" McCoy, do -herby proclaim the month of April
2008 as Library Appreciation Mogh.
Charles "Sotdiy" McCoy, Mayor
Monroe County, Florida.
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