PRINTER'S NO. 2125
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
479
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY RESCHENTHALER, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, SCHWANK, STREET,
EICHELBERGER, BLAKE, RAFFERTY, BARTOLOTTA, ARGALL, MENSCH,
GREENLEAF, BROWNE, FARNESE, COSTA, KILLION, AUMENT, BREWSTER,
WHITE, BAKER, YUDICHAK, HUGHES AND WARD, OCTOBER 17, 2018
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 17, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 17, 2018, as "Libraries Move PA Forward Day"
in Pennsylvania to acknowledge the immeasurable contributions
made by libraries and library workers throughout this
Commonwealth.
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 evening and weekend availability; and
WHEREAS, Library resources range from Internet and computer
access to curriculum-based courses, learning materials and
technology such as 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
knowledge acquisition; and
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