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PRO CLAMATI ON
Whereas: libraries create potential and possibilities within their communities,campuses and schools; and
Whereas: libraries level the playing field for all who seek information and a�cess to technologies; and
Whereus: libraries continuously grow and evolve in how they provide for the needs of every member of their
communities; and
Whereas: libraries and librarians open up a world of possibilities through innovative programing,access to
technology and the power of reading; and
Whereas: librarians are trained,tech-sawy professionals,providing technology training and access to
downloadable content like e-books; and
Whereas: libraries support democracy and effect social change through their commitment to provide equitable
access to information for all library users regardless of race,ethnicity,creed,ability, sexual
orientation,gender identity or socio-economic status; and
Whereas: libraries,librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Library
Week; and
Whereas: Tuesday,April 25,2023 has been desibnated as National Library Workers Day in appreciation of their
work; and
Wlzereas: Cary Memorial Library in Lexington,Massachusetts is located in the heart of the Town center and the
library and library workers provide an invaluable service to the citizens of Lexington with
compassion,understanding and professionalism.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts do hereby proclaim the
week of Apri123 to 29,2023 as
National Lib�a Week
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in the Town of Lexington and encourage all citizens to j oin us in recognizing the staff of the Cary Memorial Library
and further encourage all citizens to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,we have set.our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the l Otn
of Apri12023.
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