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PROCLAMATION
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 access to technologies;and
Whereas: 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-savvy 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 6,2021 has been designated as National Library Workers Day in appreciation of their
work; and
Whereas: 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 April 4 to 10,2021 as
National Library Wee
in the Town of Lexington and encourage all citizens to join 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 31 st
of Ma 021.
DOUGLAS jCENTE,CHV 4 JOS PH N.PATO
ITANNE E.BORRY '✓ JILT_I. I
MARK D.SANDEEN