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Proclamation commending the efforts of the public libraries of Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Library Association and declaring September 2005, as "Library Appreciation Month" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, libraries in Allegheny County have served county residents in 130 neighborhoods for up to 100 years; and
WHEREAS, the libraries of Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Library Association are essential community anchors, providing programs that promote positive change and help neighborhoods flourish; and
WHEREAS, recent collaborative efforts have embraced the future, creating access to technology and materials among all libraries so that no community is underserved; and
WHEREAS, these collaborative efforts have set the ground work for the future of libraries in Allegheny County and increased the level of public service county-wide while maintaining a local focus to provide positive and nurturing environments for lifelong learning throughout the County;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Council of Allegheny County commends the efforts that the public libraries of Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Library Association have taken to serve the County as a long-standing destinations for knowledge, personal development, entertainment and social interaction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Council of Allegheny County does hereby declare September 2005, to be Library Appreciation Month in Allegheny County. Please visit your local library to register for a library card.