HR 455 — A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   3047

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 455
                                                Session of
                                                  2026

     INTRODUCED BY RADER, KUTZ, PICKETT, MERSKI, VENKAT, ISAACSON,
        VITALI, FREEMAN, HARKINS, MALAGARI, GREINER, SHUSTERMAN,
        HOHENSTEIN, JAMES, CONKLIN, RIVERA, ZIMMERMAN AND KUZMA,
        MARCH 20, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MARCH 23, 2026


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National
 2      Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, The first "National Library Week" was observed in
 4   1958 with the theme "Wake up and Read!"; and
 5      WHEREAS, In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans
 6   were spending less money on books and more on radios,
 7   televisions and musical instruments; and
 8      WHEREAS, Due to this shift, the American Library Association
 9   and the American Book Publishers formed an organization in 1954
10   called the National Book Committee; and
11      WHEREAS, The committee's goals were aimed at encouraging
12   people to read and the individuals involved developed a plan
13   that led to the first "National Library Week"; and
14      WHEREAS, "National Library Week" is an annual celebration
15   that highlights the valuable role of libraries, librarians and
16   library workers; and
17      WHEREAS, Libraries across the United States observe and
 1   celebrate this week dedicated to libraries and the impact they
 2   have; and
 3      WHEREAS, Libraries and the individuals who work there are
 4   dedicated to working on transforming lives through the power of
 5   reading and strengthening the communities they serve; and
 6      WHEREAS, In addition to providing books to the community,
 7   libraries also provide technology such as computers that can be
 8   used for research; and
 9      WHEREAS, Libraries in Pennsylvania serve millions of visitors
10   and conduct programs for children, parents, entrepreneurs,
11   senior citizens and students; and
12      WHEREAS, Librarians and library workers vigorously work to
13   ensure that libraries across this Commonwealth are well equipped
14   to promote learning in their communities; therefore be it
15      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
16   week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in
17   Pennsylvania.




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