National Library Card Signup Month (September 2021)City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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September 7, 2021
P rociamation(s) # 3.
National Library Card Signup Month (September 2021)
On behalf of Carnegie Stout Public Library.
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National Library Card Signup Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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PIROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a library card is the most essential school supply of all; and
WHEREAS, libraries play a crucial role in the education and development of children; and
WHEREAS, libraries offer a variety of programs to stimulate and promote interest in reading and
learning; and
WHEREAS, library resources serve people of all ages from early literacy, to STEAM programs, to
research databases; and
WHEREAS, signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and
lifelong learning.
WHEREAS, a library card gives students the tools that foster success in the classroom and beyond;
and
WHEREAS, library staff bring communities together creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for
people of all backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, libraries are constantly transforming and expanding their services to meet the evolving
needs of their communities
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021 AS
"National Library Card Sign Up Month"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP FOR A
LIBRARY CARD TODAY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 7th day of September,
2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2021: Submitted and accepted by Nick Rossman, Library Director, nrossman(a-dubugue.lib.ia.us