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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The month of February is nationally recognized as 
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Library Lovers Month, but is not officially recognized in the 
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State of Illinois; and


 
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    WHEREAS, Libraries enable individuals to make informed 
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decisions about their self-governance by promoting 
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unrestricted access to information and serve as community 
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centers for life-long learning; and
 
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    WHEREAS, In a world undergoing constant change, libraries 
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provide enduring connections to the past and future of our 
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communities, nations, and civilizations; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Due to the expansion of electronic networks 
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linking libraries and their resources, better and more easily 
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accessible information is made possible for library users 
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around the world; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Libraries provide access to important research 
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about health, economics, housing, the environment, and 
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countless other areas to support better living conditions and 
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to help people lead longer, more productive, and more 
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fulfilling lives; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Libraries support a competitive workforce with 
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basic literacy programs, computers, and other resources to help 
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children and adults learn to find, evaluate, and use 
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information they need for their jobs, health, education, and 
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other needs; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Many libraries offer pre-school story hour and 
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summer reading programs to encourage children to begin a habit 
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of reading that will serve to benefit their personal and 
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professional lives; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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designate the month of February 2009 as "Library Lovers Month" 
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in the State of Illinois and urge everyone to visit libraries 
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throughout the State and thank a librarian for making this 
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unique and wonderful institution possible.