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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING APRIL 23-29, 2023, TO BE “NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK” IN THE
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By: Representatives Morales, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Speakman, Kennedy, Ajello, Tanzi, Fenton-Fung, and Cortvriend
Date Introduced: April 25, 2023
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, Libraries of all types are at the heart of their cities, towns, schools and 1
campuses, serving the communities in Rhode Island; and 2
WHEREAS, Libraries are accessible and inclusive places that foster a sense of belonging 3
and community; and 4
WHEREAS, Today's libraries and their services extend far beyond the four walls of a 5
building and everyone is welcome to use their resources; and 6
WHEREAS, For people lacking broadband at home, libraries provide access to 7
computers and Wi-Fi, even checking out Internet hotspots and laptops; and 8
WHEREAS, Libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as 9
diverse as the communities they serve and ensure equity of access for all; and 10
WHEREAS, In times of crisis, libraries, librarians, and library workers play an invaluable 11
role in supporting their communities, both in person and virtually; and 12
WHEREAS, Libraries provide access to digital resources including e-books and lifelong 13
learning tools; and 14
WHEREAS, Libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of 15
information and ideas for all; and 16
WHEREAS, Libraries defend the right to read and the premise that “free people deserve 17
to read freely”; and 18
WHEREAS, Libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions for all 19
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members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender 1
identity, or socio-economic status; and 2
WHEREAS, Libraries, librarians and library workers are joining library supporters and 3
advocates across the nation to celebrate “National Library Week”; now, therefore be it 4
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 5
proclaims April 23-29, 2023, to be “National Library Week” in the State of Rhode Island; and be 6
it further 7
RESOLVED, That this House hereby thanks Rhode Island's libraries, librarians and 8
library workers for their service to our community. During this week, we encourage all residents 9
to visit their library to access resources and services. Because of you, libraries transform lives and 10
communities; and be it further 11
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 12
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Office of Library and Information Services, 13
and each Rhode Island City and Town Library. 14
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