7428-99 Commend Lakewood Public Library

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RESOLUTION NO 7428-99 BY: Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell A RESOLUTION to commend Lakewood Public Library for being ranked as one of best libraries in the United States. WHEREAS, Hennen's American Public Library Rating Index (HAPLR Index), which appeared in the September 1999 issue of,dmerican Libraries, ranked Lakewood Public Library fourth in the United States for libraries serving populations 50,000 to 99,999; and WI-IEKEAS, HAPLR Index is tabulated on the basis of 15 factors using statistical data such as overall revenue, funding per capita, visits per capita, cost per circulation, volumes per capita, periodicals and reference; and WHEREAS, this ranking validates and rewards the hard work of the Lakewood Library Board, Director Kenneth Warren, and the librarians and staff who ensure that Lakewood Public Library remains c~ntrat to the quality of life in our community; and WHEREAS, by continuing a well-established tradition of excellence, Lakewood Public Library. has again brought honor and distinction to the City of Lakewood; and WHEREAS, this ranking is a source of great civic pride, proving that Lakewood is a community of library users and supporters who value education and learning as a lifelong process; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKE;wOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section t. That this Coun~iI and Mayor hereby commend Lakewood Public Library as being one of the best libraries in the United States, as Hennen's American Public Library Rating Index placed Lakewood Public Library fourth in nation for libraries serving populations 50,00~ to 99,999. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council be and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Lakewood Public Library and that a copy of this Resolution tm spread upon the minutes of the meeting. Adopted: Presidem Approved: