Proclamation Library Week (2)PROCI AMATION
Whereas, our nation's libraries and librarians play a vital role in connecting millions of
people with the resources they need to live, learn, work, govern and thrive
in the 21st Century; and
Whereas,
Americans use libraries to find jobs, to learn to read, to be literate online, to
find vital health facts, to research their environment and diets - and to find
food for our souls; and
Whereas, free people need free libraries, and America's libraries are the cornerstones
of our democracy; and
Whereas, librarians are the guardians of free access to information and resources.
Libraries are for everyone, everywhere; and
Whereas, a library is just as important a part of a community'S infrastructure as any
road, bridge, public building or utility; and
Whereas,
libraries bring you the world. Nowhere else can you haVe access to nearly
anything on the Web or in print as well as personal service and assistance
in finding it; and
Whereas,
millions of people pass through the library each year, but without adequate
support, library resources may not be there when we need them. We must
ensure our libraries have a future with sustained funding and support.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 14-20, 2002 AS:
"LIBRARY WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT
AND USE THE LIBRARY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this
15th day of April, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk