HR0126 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The month of February is nationally recognized as Library Lovers Month, but is not officially recognized in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Libraries enable individuals to make informed decisions about their self-governance by promoting unrestricted access to information and serve as community centers for life-long learning; and

WHEREAS, In a world undergoing constant change, libraries provide enduring connections to the past and future of our communities, nations, and civilizations; and

WHEREAS, Due to the expansion of electronic networks linking libraries and their resources, better and more easily accessible information is made possible for library users around the world; and

WHEREAS, Libraries provide access to important research about health, economics, housing, the environment, and countless other areas to support better living conditions and to help people lead longer, more productive, and more fulfilling lives; and

WHEREAS, Libraries support a competitive workforce with basic literacy programs, computers, and other resources to help children and adults learn to find, evaluate, and use information they need for their jobs, health, education, and other needs; and

WHEREAS, Many libraries offer pre-school story hour and summer reading programs to encourage children to begin a habit of reading that will serve to benefit their personal and professional lives; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the month of February 2009 as "Library Lovers Month" in the State of Illinois and urge everyone to visit libraries throughout the State and thank a librarian for making this unique and wonderful institution possible.