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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING "LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS DAY" ON FEBRUARY 10, 2015,

IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Gallo, Paiva Weed, McCaffrey, Algiere, and DiPalma

     Date Introduced: February 10, 2015

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, February 10th marks the official celebration of "Library Legislative

Awareness Day" in our state; and

     WHEREAS, Literacy skills are essential for effective participation in our democracy, in

the workplace, in the community, and within family life.  Evidence shows that low or minimal

literacy skills can condemn entire families to isolation, poverty and dependence; and

     WHEREAS, Libraries are true beacons of democracy that strengthen our state and our

nation by preserving our nation's cultural heritage.  Lady Bird Johnson once said, "Perhaps no

place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.  The only entrance

requirement is interest"; and

     WHEREAS, Libraries empower individuals, strengthen families, and provide the

cornerstone for a brighter future for all our citizens; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby celebrates "Library Legislative Awareness Day."  We furthermore express our sincere

gratitude to those dedicated individuals who work, volunteer, and advocate for libraries across

our state; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to The Rhode Island Library Association. 

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