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RESOLUTION NO. 462 ( #4 -93)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ARKANSAS' LIBRARY MILLAGE
CAMPAIGN; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, public libraries are the institutions with the
responsibility to provide lifelong learning opportunities through
books, periodicals, media, and other information meeting the
needs of citizens striving to improve the quality of life; and,
WHEREAS public libraries cooperate with and support
community educational institutions and economic development
efforts, but must have adequate funding to provide the essential
resources, staff, and facilities to meet the needs of the people.
Local funding for support of Arkansas' public libraries is among
the lowest in the nation, and it is essential to Jacksonville's
continued growth and development to have a well— funded, modern
public library as an information resource for all citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the public, acting under the terms of Amendment 72,
filed their petitions with the appropriate public officials and
insured an election will be held on July 27, 1993, for the
purpose of voting on a proposed new levy for improved public
library services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE; The City Council of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, endorses improving public library services and
encourages its citizens to support the passage of the new library
levy on July 27, 1993.
SECTION TWO: A copy of the Resolution shall be provided to
The Coalition for Public Libraries, and that group is hereby
authorized to announce this endorsement and utilize such in its
campaign for passage of this new library levy.
SECTION THREE: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said
conflict.
SECTION FOUR; This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ' st DAY OF JULY, 1993.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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TOMMY SWAIM, A 0'
ATTEST:
LUL M. LEONARD, CI CLERK
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