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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
APRIL 3 – 9, 2022
WHEREAS, today’s libraries are more about what they can do with and for their
communities, and have long served as trusted institutions; often the heart of their cities,
towns, schools, and academic campuses;
WHEREAS, libraries serve people of all ages, interests and backgrounds providing
resources of technology, programs, services and space to engage in life-long learning;
WHEREAS, libraries are a resource for all - regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability,
sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic status;
WHEREAS, America is celebrating National Library Week including April 5 as National
Library Workers’ Day and the immeasurable contributions made by library workers; April
6 as National Outreach Day showing library services are not limited to their physical
location; and April 7 as Take Action for Libraries Day encouraging community support
for libraries;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Chip Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache
Junction, proclaim National Library Week, April 3-9, 2022 in the City of Apache
Junction. During this week, we encourage all residents to visit our library, take the 5
minute strategic planning library survey, and explore all that the library has to offer.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Chip Wilson, Mayor of the City of
Apache Junction, proclaim National Library Week, April 3 through the 9, of 2022,
and encourage all residents to visit our library, and explore all that it has to offer.
Signed and attested to this day of April, 2022.
WALTER “CHIP” WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER D. PENA
City Clerk