HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 04/08/2009
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK"
APRIL 12 -18,2009
WHEREAS, our nation's school, academic, public and special libraries make a
difference in the lives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever; and
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; and
WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream - places for opportunity,
education, self-help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, library use is up nationwide among all types of library users,
continuing a decade-long trend; and
WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, libraries can help you discover a world of knowledge, both in person
and online, as well as personal service and assistance in finding what you need,
when you need it; and
WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual
freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the "digital divide;" and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are
celebrating National Library Week with The Campaign for America's Libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect,
do hereby proclaim the week of April 12 - 18, 2009 as
"NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK"
and I encourage all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the
wonderful library resources and thank their librarians and library workers for
making information accessible to all who walk through the library's doors. Worlds
connect @ the Mount Prospect Library.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 8th day of April 2009
PROCLAMATION
"WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD"
April 19-25, 2009
"Bring Communities Together for Children -
Children Bring Communities Together"
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect, Mt. Prospect Child Care Center, and other local
organizations in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young
Children are celebrating the Week of the Young Child; and
WHEREAS, these organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities, which
are crucial to the growth and development of young children, and to building better futures
for everyone in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the future of the Village of Mount Prospect and the State of Illinois depends on
the quality of early childhood experiences provided to young children today; and
WHEREAS, in recognizing and supporting the people, programs and policies that are
committed to high quality early childhood education as the right choice for kids.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
proclaim April 19-25, 2009 as the
"WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and I urge all individuals to recognize and support the needs
of young children in ours and neighboring communities.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 8th day of April, 2009.