State of New York Legislative Resolution Congratulating CPL!

At the 2010 RRLC membership meeting, Kathy Miller, Executive Director of RRLC read aloud the following Senate Resolution (number 5093) congratulating the Chili Public Library of its award. I want to personally thank Senator Alesi for submitting this resolution.

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Chili Public Library upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2010 Library of the Year Award by the Rochester Regional Library Council

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across the great State of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Chili Public Library upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2010 Library of the Year Award by the Rochester Regional Library Council to be celebrated at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Casa Larga; and

WHEREAS, This prominent award seeks to promote exemplary libraries -- public, academic or specialized, and school -- in the Greater Rochester region; the criteria for selection include libraries that provide superior customer service, inviting environments, excellent learning resources, and have a strong support from their user communities; and

WHEREAS, The Chili Public Library exceeds all criteria; it has incredible community support and if you were to sum it up in two words, those two words would be "Family Friendly!"; as you walk in the front door, the atmosphere is bright and cheerful, and it has something for everyone; and

WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Chili Public Library is in direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have supported the development of the library over the years; and

WHEREAS, Equally commendable are the Chili Public Library's superbly- skilled staff, whose involvement is and has always been characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all of their efforts on behalf of the library and the population it serves; and

WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Chili Public Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectual needs of the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the Chili Public Library upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2010 Library of the Year Award by the Rochester Regional Library Council; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jeff Baker, Director, Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Avenue, Rochester, New York 14624.