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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-2200
Facsimile: (562) 436-1579
DAWN MCINTOSH
City Attorney October 17, 2023
GARY J. ANDERSON
Assistant City Attorney
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution recognizing the week of October 1st through October 7th of 2023 as National Banned Books Week, a time of celebration in the City of Long Beach. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Council’s request on October 3, 2023, this office has prepared and submits the above -described resolution for the Council’s consideration and approval.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Very truly yours,
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
By:
Monica J. Kilaita
Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENT: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 1 ST
THROUGH OCTOBER 7TH OF 2023 AS NATIONAL BANNED
BOOKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH , A TIME OF
CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
WHEREAS, National Banned Books Week encourages open dialogue about controversial and challenging ideas, and celebrates the freedom to read boo ks without restriction; and
WHEREAS, Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges toward s books in libraries, bookstores, and schools; and
WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach is home to the Friends of Long B each Public Library (“LBPL”), an all-volunteer non-profit whose mission is to preserve the public library as a place of intellectual freedom and guard against censorship; and WHEREAS, the Friends of LBPL advocate for a strong public library system to keep the community informed on current issues regarding libraries, and help build community awareness and enthusiasm for LBPL services; and WHEREAS, this even t supports the City of Long Beach’s values of exchanging ideas, the right to access information , the im portance of nurturing a well - informed citizenry, and promotes the City’s vibrant culture scene and diverse population; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Long Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby recognizes the week of October 1 st through October 7th of 2023 in the City of Long Beach as National Banned Books Week to celebrate reading and support the movement against challenging books in libraries,
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bookstores, and schools, thus regarding this week as a Time of Celebration in the City of Long Beach.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Beach at its meeting of , 2023, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Noes: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
Recusal(s): Councilmembers:
City Clerk