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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, libraries everywhere play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and
interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a challenging economy; and
WHEREAS, for over 100 years, bookmobiles and direct-delivery outreach services have played a
vital role in fulfilling the mission of libraries, bringing the resources of libraries and the expertise of librarians
directly to all kinds of communities – rural, urban and suburban; and
WHEREAS, bookmobiles are modern, changing and dynamic mobile information centers for the 21st
century, providing not just books, but DVDs, music resources for job searches, and more; and
WHEREAS, as an extension of libraries, bookmobiles are part of the American Dream – places for
opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, bookmobile use is up nationwide among all types of library users; and
WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating
National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the 11th of April, 2018 as:
NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY