[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S4699]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 113--DESIGNATING APRIL 23, 2009, AS ``NATIONAL ADOPT 
                            A LIBRARY DAY''

  Mr. WEBB (for himself and Mr. Warner) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 113

       Whereas libraries are an essential part of the communities 
     and the national system of education in the United States;
       Whereas the people of the United States benefit 
     significantly from libraries that serve as an open place for 
     people of all ages and backgrounds to make use of books and 
     other resources that offer pathways to learning, self-
     discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge;
       Whereas the libraries of the United States depend on the 
     generous donations and support of individuals and groups to 
     ensure that people who are unable to purchase books still 
     have access to a wide variety of resources;
       Whereas certain nonprofit organizations facilitate 
     donations of books to schools and libraries across the 
     country to extend the joys of reading to millions of people 
     in the United States and to prevent used books from being 
     thrown away; and
       Whereas several States and Commonwealths that recognize the 
     importance of libraries and reading have adopted resolutions 
     commemorating April 23 as ``Adopt A Library Day'': Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates April 23, 2009, as ``National Adopt A 
     Library Day'';
       (2) honors organizations that help facilitate donations to 
     schools and libraries;
       (3) urges all people in the United States who own unused 
     books to donate those books to local libraries;
       (4) strongly supports children and families who take 
     advantage of the resources provided by schools and libraries; 
     and
       (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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