2020-1753 Resolution No. 2020-1753
A resolution recognizing April 19 — 25, 2020 as "National Library Week"
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, "National Library Week" is a time to celebrate the many contributions of our nation's libraries and
library workers on the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, the American Library Association first sponsored "National Library Week" in 1958 and this
celebration is now observed annually during the month of April; and
WHEREAS, libraries are an important aspect of any healthy community providing valuable resources to
families, small businesses, and community partners; and
WHEREAS, the City's first library began in 1865 serving the Young Men's Association; in 1884 was adopted by
the City and officially became a community library; and was officially renamed Hedberg Public Library in 1996
following extensive renovations; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Hedberg Public Library includes providing a welcoming and accommodating
environment, building and maintaining diverse collections, maximizing access to information and resources,
creating partnerships throughout the community, and meeting and exceeding the expectations of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Hedberg Public Library continues to accomplish its mission by serving the residents of Janesville
during this difficult and unique time by providing flexible services and resources, providing assistance to the
Clerk-Treasurer's Office for the April 7, 2020 election, staffing the Emergency Operations Center, and serving
as a Janesville Police Department "sub-station".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Janesville City Council on this 13th day of April, 2020,
that the week of April 19—25, 2020 be recognized as "National Library Week" in the City of Janesville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Janesville to call upon all Janesville citizens to celebrate "National
Library Week" by recognizing the adaptability and dedication of Hedberg Public Library to serving the
Janesville community.
ADOPTED: April 13, 2020 Motion by: Farrell
Second by: Williams
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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Benson X
Conley X
Mark A. r itag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATT Marklein X
Williams X
Wolfe X
avid T. Godek, Ci y Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy , City Attorney
Proposed by: Hedberg Public Library
Prepared by: City Manager's Office