Library Lovers Month ProclamationPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH
WHEREAS, libraries enable individuals to make informed decisions about their self-governance by
promoting unrestricted access to information and by serving as community centers for lifelong
learning; and
WHEREAS, in a world undergoing constant change, libraries provide enduring connections to the
past and future of our communities, nations and civilizations; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of electronic networks linking libraries and their resources makes possible
better and more easily accessible information for library users around the world; and
WHEREAS, libraries provide entry to important research about health, economics, housing, the
environment and countless other areas to support better living conditions and to help people lead
longer, more productive and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, libraries support a competitive workforce with basic literacy programs, computers and
other resources to help children and adults learn to find, evaluate and use information they need for
their jobs, health, education and other needs; and
WHEREAS, many libraries offer pre-school story time and summer reading programs to encourage
children to begin a habit of reading that will serve to benefit their personal and professional lives; and
WHEREAS, 9.4 million people in the State of Florida and 5,221 residents in North Palm Beach have
library cards.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William L. Manuel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim February 2011, as
LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and urges everyone to visit libraries and thank a librarian
for making this unique and wonderful institution possible.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
North Palm Beach to be affixed this 1st day of February, ZO11.
William L. Manuel, Mayor