PRINTER'S NO. 4219
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
1158
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY SAYLOR, KINSEY, NEILSON, THOMAS, HENNESSEY,
READSHAW, DONATUCCI, KIRKLAND, DiGIROLAMO, DUSH, SONNEY,
BIZZARRO, RYAN, PASHINSKI, BOBACK, JAMES, MILLARD, BURNS,
LONGIETTI, SNYDER, KAUFFMAN, HICKERNELL, PICKETT, EVERETT,
HILL-EVANS, PYLE, STAATS, WARD, PHILLIPS-HILL AND
CALTAGIRONE, OCTOBER 12, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 12, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 17, 2018, as "Libraries Move PA Forward Day"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania libraries provide resources, staff and
expertise that uplift the communities that they serve; and
WHEREAS, Library resources may be accessed in person or
through online methods 24 hours a day, and building hours
include evenings and weekend availability; and
WHEREAS, Library resources range from internet and computer
access to curriculum-based courses, learning materials and
technology, including 3-D printers; and
WHEREAS, Professional librarians connect patrons with
programs, research and materials with equal access and
accessibility regardless of one's financial status; and
WHEREAS, Professional librarians are specially educated with
graduate degrees to encourage information literacy, research and
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knowledge acquisition; and
WHEREAS, Librarians support all ages, including toddlers,
early learners, school age youths, teens, young adults, families
and senior citizens, with appropriate expertise and targeted
resources; and
WHEREAS, Librarians recognize that literacy is power and
encourage literacy in all fields, including general information
as well as civic, social, financial and health information,
through the PA Forward initiative and Star Library framework;
and
WHEREAS, Libraries and librarians are dedicated to enhancing
literacy though providing resources, programs, individual
training and working collaboratively with schools and
educational organizations, employers, employees, job-seekers and
government programs and resources; and
WHEREAS, Library staff in public, specialized, academic,
primary school and secondary school libraries across this
Commonwealth contribute and enhance the success of our
residents; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate October
17, 2018, as "Libraries Move PA Forward Day" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the
immeasurable contributions made by libraries and library workers
throughout this Commonwealth.
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