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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS, our nation's libraries and librarians play a vital role in connecting millions of people with the
resources they need to live, learn and work in the 21 st Century; and
WHEREAS, libraries are changing and dynamic places. Librarians are techno-savvy, on the forefront of
the information age. In a world that's information rich, they are information smart, and help ensure a society where
everyone is information literate. You'll find the right answer @your library; and
WHEREAS, libraries are places of opportunity and are part of the American dream. They area place far
education and self-help. And because they offer free access to all, they bring opportunity to all, and
WHEREAS, libraries bringyou the world. Libraries are unique. In person. Online. Where else canyou
have access to nearly anything on the Web or in print as well as personal service and assistance in finding it; and
WHEREAS, awareness and support must be increased far libraries by increasing the visibility of libraries
in a positive context and by communicating clearly and strongly why libraries are both unique and valuable; and
WHEREAS, librarians must be brought to the table at public policy discussions on key issues, such as
intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the digital divide; and
WHEREAS, more individuals must be recruited to the profession of librarianship; and
WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters across America and beyond are celebrating National Library
Week with the Campaign forAmerica's Libraries, "@ your library".
NOW, THEREFORE,I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim April 1-7,
2001 as
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
and encourage all residents of Fort Collins to use their library for the purpose of improving their lives. Come see
what's new @ your library.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 20h
day of March,A. D. 2001.
Mayor
ATTEST..
City Clerk
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