Proclamation_Library Week
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS
, our nation’s school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference in
the lives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever; and
WHEREAS
, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a
challenging economy; and
WHEREAS
, libraries are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-
help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS,
library use is up in Dubuque, continuing a decade-long trend. They play a vital
role in supporting the quality of life in their communities; and
WHEREAS
, libraries can help you discover 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
, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week
NOW, THEREFORENOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
,
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF
DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THEWEEK OF APRIL 12-18, 2009 AS
“LIBRARY WEEK”
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and encourage all residents to visit the Carnegie-Stout Public
Library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available and thank their
librarians and library workers for making information accessible to all who walk through the
library’s doors. Worlds connect @ your library.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque to be affixed this
th
6 day of April, 2009.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Kevin S. Firnstahl, Assistant City Clerk
2009:
Susan Henricks, Library Director