National Library WeekPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
WHEREAS, libraries provide free access to all — from books and online resources for families to
library business centers that help support entrepreneurship and retraining; and
WHEREAS, our nation's school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference in the lives
of millions of Americans today, more than ever; and
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and
interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a challenging economy; and
WHEREAS, libraries are helping level the playing field for job seekers, with 88% of public libraries
providing access to job databases and other online resources; and
WHEREAS, libraries are places of opportunity providing programs that teach all forms of literacy,
promoting continuing education and encouraging lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, in times of economic hardship, Americans turn to — and depend on — their libraries and
librarians; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating
National Library Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Darryl C. Aubrey, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim April 8th — 14th 2012, as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and encourage all residents to visit the library this week to
take advantage of the wonderful library resources available at your library. Create your own story at
your library.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
North Palm Beach to be affixed this 12th day of April, 2012.
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