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�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District 1
y Michelle Coldiron,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
October 19, 2022
Agenda Item Number: B.3
Agenda Item Summary #11037
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289-6000
9AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring week of October 16-22, 2022 as
National Friends of Libraries Week in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Friends of the Library organizations that support each branch of the
Monroe County Library System raise money that enables our libraries to move from good to great,
providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment, support for children's
summer reading, and special events throughout the year.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Annual Proclamation.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
NFOLW public-proclamation 2022 WORD
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
David Rice Skipped 08/26/2022 1:53 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 08/26/2022 2:43 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 09/19/2022 12:44 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/19/2022 9:00 AM
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National Friends of Libraries Week
Whereas, the Friends of the Library organizations that support each branch of the
Monroe County Library System raise money that enables our libraries to move from good
to great--providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment,
support for children's summer reading, and special events throughout the year; and
Whereas, the work of the Friends highlights on an on-going basis the fact that our
libraries are the cornerstones of our communities providing opportunities for all to
engage in the joy of life-long learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others
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Whereas, the Friends understand the critical importance of well funded libraries and
advocate to ensure that our library gets the resources it needs to provide a wide variety of
services to all ages including access to print and electronic materials, along with expert a
assistance in research, readers' advisory, and children's services; and
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Whereas, the Friends' gift of their time and commitment to the library sets an example E
for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our
community; and
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Now, therefore,be it resolved that I, David Rice, Mayor of Monroe County,proclaims
October 16-22, 2022, as
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Friends of Libraries week
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in Monroe County and urges everyone to join the Friends of the Library and thank them
for all they do to make our libraries and communities so much better. g
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