September Proclaimed as "Library Card Sign-Up Month"
Proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Urbana, Illinois
WHEREAS, the library card is the most important school supply of all; and
WHEREAS, libraries are an essential service for the nation's children; and
WHEREAS, libraries bridge the digital divide by providing a full range of information and services to children and adult learners; and
WHEREAS, libraries offer free access to important educational resources for all ages and types of learners; and
WHEREAS, libraries continue to evolve and expand their services in ways that bring value to their communities; and
WHEREAS, a free library card is the "smartest card" you can own.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor of the City of Urbana, proclaim September 2014 as LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH in the City of Urbana and encourage everyone to sign up for the "smartest card"@ your library.
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor