UMEREAS Libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of information andideas for aLl; and IKI.HtEREAS, Libraries of aCftypes are at the Heart of their cities, towns, schools and campuses, serving their communities; and
` MEREAS, Cibraries are accessible andinctusive places that fostera sense of belonging andcommunity; and UMEP,EAS, Libraries strive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as diverse as the populations they serve and ensure equity of access for aft; and
EREAS, Libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best setves through access to technology, multimedia content, andeducationatprograms; and WEIUt7S, in times of crisis, libraries, Librarians, and Library workers play an invatuaMe rote in supporting their communities both in person andvirtuaffy; extending far beyond the fourwaCls of a building; and WFEREAS, to adapt to our changing world, libraries are expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their patrons; and
UMEPEAS, Libraries have long served as trustedand treasured institutions for all members of the community; and UNIREAS, libraries, librarians, and library workers are joining library supporters and advocates across the nation to celebrate NationalLibrary Week
NOON, ZTERETOXE, I, Kevin Muldoon, Mayor of the City of Newport Beach, on behalf of the entire City Councils do hereby proclaim
N,, `�TYOjrV,AL LI(B T WEER
in Newport Beach, from Aprit3 toApriC9. During this weep I encourage alCresidents to connect with yourCibrary.
INWITAY SS U,,MI XEOT, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Newport Beach to be affixed this 22nd day of March, 2022.
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