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Chuck Moss, District #15
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, our nation's libraries and librarians play a vital role in connecting
people with the resources they need to live, learn and work in the 21 st Century; and
WHEREAS, libraries, as changing and dynamic places, are on the forefront of the
information age. They help insure a society where everyone is information literate; and
WHEREAS, libraries are places of opportunity for education and self-help. By
offering free access to all, they bring opportunity to all; and
WHEREAS, libraries connect you to the world, providing access to information on
the Web or in print, as well as, personal service and assistance in finding it; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County government takes pride in supporting it's unique
library units - the Law Library, the Research Library, the Library for the Visually and
Physically Impaired, and the Jail Library program; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County government seeks to provide all of its citizens with the
ability to access information at the libraries through its continuing support for the work of
the Oakland Literacy Council; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County is rich in library resources, providing information
access to residents, businesses and students, and adding immeasurable value to the
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, local support is critical to maintain strong library services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners join with the Oakland County Executive in proclaiming April 1 - 7, 2001,
National Library Week in Oakland County; and encourage all residents to use their
libraries for the purpose of improving their lives and to actively support these valuable
institutions.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Re • . ion.
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Pr H. Webster, District #22
Miscellaneous Resolution #01094
BY: Commissioners Shelley G. Taub, District #12; Peter H. Webster, District #22;
Lawrence A. Obrecht, District #3; Charles E. Palmer, District #16, Chuck Moss, District
#15; Nancy Dingeldey, District #11; William R. Patterson, District #1; Terry L. Sever,
District #19
RE: Board of Commissioners - National Library Week
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
awrence A. Obrecht, District #3 Charles E. Palmer, District #16
William R. Patterson, District #1 Terry L. Sefir, District #19
Resolution #01094 March 22, 2001
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.