Delaware HCR 106: DESIGNATING APRIL 7-13, 2024, AS “DELAWARE LIBRARY WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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SPONSOR: Rep. Baumbach & Rep. Morrison & Rep. Romer &
Rep. Dorsey Walker on behalf of all Representatives &
Sen. Huxtable & Sen. Sturgeon on behalf of all Senators
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 106
DESIGNATING APRIL 7-13, 2024, AS “DELAWARE LIBRARY WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
1 WHEREAS, Delaware public libraries serve as vital community hubs, offering Delawareans of all ages, abilities,
2 and interests the opportunity to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue their passions; and
3 WHEREAS, Delaware libraries continually evolve to meet the changing needs of their patrons, are champions of
4 diversity and inclusivity, providing collections, programs, services, and spaces that reflect the diversity of our population;
5 and
6 WHEREAS, Delaware libraries support economic progress by supporting job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small
7 businesses, contributing to the prosperity and vitality of our state; and
8 WHEREAS, school libraries provide essential resources, support literacy development, advance media literacy,
9 and cultivate a love of learning among students, laying the foundation for academic success and lifelong learning; and
10 WHEREAS, academic libraries support research, innovation, and scholarly exchange, enriching the intellectual
11 life of our state; and
12 WHEREAS, Delaware library workers work tirelessly to provide trusted service to the people of Delaware.
13 NOW, THEREFORE:
14 BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the
15 Senate concurring therein, that we proclaim April 7-13, 2024, as “Delaware Library Week”, and encourage all Delawareans
16 to explore their local libraries, participate in library programs and events, and celebrate the transformative power of
17 libraries.
18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that we commend the library workers of Delaware for their tireless dedication
19 to excellence, accessibility, creativity, and relevance, which makes our libraries impactful to their communities, and
20 proclaim April 9, 2024, as Delaware Library Workers’ Day.
SYNOPSIS
This concurrent resolution designates April 7-13, 2024 as "Delaware Library Week" in the State of Delaware.