Senate Resolution No. 2033 BY: Senator MAYER COMMENDING the White Plains Public Library upon the occasion of hosting its 50-Year Celebration on May 4, 2024 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the White Plains Public Library upon the occasion of hosting its 50-Year Celebration at its Foundation Gala at the Library on Saturday, May 4, 2024; and WHEREAS, In the summer of 1974, the White Plains Public Library relocated from a brick building on Grand Avenue to its current location at 100 Martine Avenue, vacating a crowded structure with limited capacity to accommodate its broadening number of programs and services; and WHEREAS, The expansive facility, which included a study, a gallery, an auditorium, conference rooms, and space for displays, was large enough to accommodate the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, Adapting to continual advancements in the public sector throughout these five decades, the White Plains Public Library has served its visitors competently; the culmination of generous philanthropy, civic leadership, governmental support, and exceptional staff members has provided an unwavering cornerstone of the community that will endure for future generations; and WHEREAS, The success of the White Plains Public Library is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the White Plains Public Library upon the occasion of hosting its 50-Year Celebration on May 4, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the White Plains Public Library.