[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1222 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1222

       Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 25, 2010

   Mr. Ehlers (for himself and Mr. Grijalva) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

Whereas the Nation's school, academic, public, and special libraries make a 
        difference in the lives of millions of people in the United States, 
        today, more than ever;
Whereas librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and 
        backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn, 
        and work in a challenging economy;
Whereas libraries are part of the American Dream, places for opportunity, 
        education, self-help, and lifelong learning;
Whereas according to a December 2008 National Center for Education Statistics 
        (NCES) report, public library use increased to 1,400,000,000 visits 
        nationwide during fiscal year 2006, among all types of library users, 
        continuing a long term trend of increased library usage;
Whereas libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their 
        communities;
Whereas libraries help people of all ages discover a world of knowledge, both in 
        person and online, as well as provide personal service and assistance in 
        finding needed information;
Whereas libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual 
        freedom and equity of access;
Whereas libraries are narrowing the ``digital divide'', by providing no-fee 
        public computer and Internet access to accommodate the growing need for 
        access to digital and online information, including e-government, 
        continuing education, and employment opportunities;
Whereas in 71 percent of communities, libraries have the only no-fee public 
        computers; and
Whereas libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters across the United 
        States will celebrate National Library Week, April 11-17, 2010: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week;
            (2) encourages all residents to visit a library to take 
        advantage of the wonderful library resources available, and to 
        thank their librarians and library workers for making 
        information accessible to all who walk through the library's 
        doors; and
            (3) supports librarians' efforts to ensure that all 
        Americans can continue to access 21st century library services 
        in school, public, academic, and special libraries.
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