III
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 496
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 22, 2010
Mr. Webb (for himself, Mr. Warner, Mr. Cochran, and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating April 23, 2010, as
National Adopt A Library Day
.
Whereas libraries are an essential part of the communities and the national system of education in the United States;
Whereas the people of the United States benefit significantly from libraries that serve as an open place for people of all ages and backgrounds to make use of books and other resources that offer pathways to learning, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge;
Whereas the libraries of the United States depend on the generous donations and support of individuals and groups to ensure that people who are unable to purchase books still have access to a wide variety of resources;
Whereas certain nonprofit organizations facilitate the donation of books to schools and libraries across the United States—
to extend the joys of reading to millions of people of the United States; and
to prevent used books from being thrown away;
Whereas, as of the date of agreement to this resolution, the libraries of the United States have provided valuable resources to individuals affected by the economic crisis by encouraging continued education and job training; and
Whereas several States that recognize the importance of
libraries and reading have adopted resolutions commemorating April 23 as
Adopt A Library Day
: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
designates April
23, 2010, as National Adopt A Library Day
;
honors the organizations that facilitate donations to schools and libraries;
urges all people of the United States who own unused books to donate the unused books to local libraries;
strongly supports children and families who take advantage of the resources provided by schools and libraries; and
encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.