[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 55 (Thursday, April 14, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2545]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 155--DESIGNATING APRIL 23, 2011, AS ``NATIONAL ADOPT 
                            A LIBRARY DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 155

       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 use 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 the 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 the 
     donation of books to schools and libraries across the United 
     States, in order to extend the joy of reading to millions of 
     people in the United States and to prevent used books from 
     being thrown away;
       Whereas as of the date of agreement to this resolution, the 
     libraries of the United States have provided valuable 
     resources to individuals who are affected by the economic 
     crisis by encouraging continued education and job training; 
     and
       Whereas several States 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, 2011, as ``National Adopt A 
     Library Day'';
       (2) honors the organizations that facilitate donations to 
     schools and libraries;
       (3) urges people in the United States who own unused books 
     to donate such 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 
     ``National Adopt A Library Day'' with appropriate ceremonies 
     and activities.

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