HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Santa Clara County Library- Proclamation - Word - 02.01.2011PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, February First, Two Thousand and Eleven, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize the Santa Clara County Library for their support of the 9th Annual Silicon Valley
Reads; and
WHEREAS, the 9th Annual Silicon Valley Reads program’s mission is to promote reading and literacy, broaden the exposure to and appreciation of good literature, and build community; and
WHEREAS, this year’s Silicon Valley Reads featured selection is The Year of Fog, written by award-winning author, Michelle Richmond; and
WHEREAS, three children's books were selected as companions for The Year of Fog, which are Pouch! by David Ezra Stein, One by Kathryn Otoshi, and Alabama Moon by Watt Key; all offer
themes of perseverance, self sufficiency and hope; and
WHEREAS, there will be opportunities for Cupertino residents to read and discuss the Silicon Valley Reads books at Library events in January, February and March Two Thousand and Eleven;
and
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Library Foundation is sponsoring an essay contest and a photo contest for adults and teens, both of which are inspired by the themes of The Year of Fog; and
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Library Foundation provided a generous donation of $10,000.00 to support Silicon Valley Reads; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Cupertino Library provided a generous donation of $3,000.00 to support Silicon Valley Reads.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby commend and recognize the
Santa Clara County Library
for their hard work, dedication, and their support of the Silicon Valley Reads program.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, February First, Two Thousand and Eleven.
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Gilbert Wong, Mayor