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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, our nation's public, school and academic libraries provide all people with
books, computers, videotapes, audio tapes and other resources to enrich their lives; and
WHEREAS, librarians protect the right of all Americans to read, learn and connect to
information representing all points of view; and
WHEREAS, libraries are vital to building a nation of readers and creating a lifelong love
of reading among our children and youth; and
WHEREAS, millions ofAmericans rely on libraries for their only access to computers and
the Internet, allowing them to get connected to our global society; and
WHEREAS, libraries provide the essential support and education needed by children,
teenagers and adults alike in their search for knowledge, information and entertainment; and
. WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters nationwide are celebratingNationalLibrary
Week with the theme"Read! Learn! Connect! @the Library";
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann Azari, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim April 11-17, 1999 as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
in the city of Fort Collins and encourage all citizens to "Read! Learn! Connect!"by exploring the
riches available at our libraries.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 16th day of March, A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST.
. City Clerk
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