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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE
RESOLUTION 1019 By: McCane
AS INTRODUCED
A Resolution declaring April 2025 as School Library
Month.
WHEREAS, school libraries provide access to a wide variety of
resources and literature, including print and digital materials,
research databases, and emerging technologies, ensuring all learners
have the tools to think critically and expand their knowledge; and
WHEREAS, school libraries cultivate a love of reading and
intellectual exploration by offering engaging materials, inquiry -
based learning opportunities, and creative experiences that inspire
curiosity and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, school librarians are highly t rained professionals with
advanced degrees and specialized certifications, equipping them to
support students, educators, and families in effectively navigating
and utilizing information across diverse formats; and
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WHEREAS, school libraries are vital to a quality education,
serving as essential hu bs for literacy, research, and technology
that empower students with the skills necessary for academic
success, career readiness, and informed citizenship; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance of school librarie s and the
expertise of certified school librarians is essential to maintaining
an inclusive, dynamic, and high quality academic environment
throughout the State of Oklahoma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the month of April 2025 be declared "School Library Month ".
DIRECT TO CALENDAR.