HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Santa Clara County Library-Ranked #2 Proclamation - Word - 10.29.2008PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Monday, November Third, Two Thousand and Eight, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize the Santa Clara County Library; and
WHEREAS, since 1971, the City of Cupertino and the County of Santa Clara have collaborated to provide library services to the residents of Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, the public library has grown with the community and has continued to provide a vital educational resource for thousands of residents and visitors of all ages; and
WHEREAS, Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) for 2008 rated Santa Clara County Library #2 in the USA among public libraries under the population category of 250,000; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Library has been ranked #1 or #2 eight out of the past ten years; and
WHEREAS, the HAPLR ratings are based on various factors, including: hours open, visits per hour, visits per capita, total number of items checked out, circulation per capita, materials
expenditure per capita, and collection turnover; and
WHEREAS, Cupertino Library is among the most well-used libraries in the Santa Clara County system and contributes in a large way to the overall success of the library and community.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby commend and recognize the
Santa Clara County Library
for the outstanding services it provides and in recognition of the important role this institution plays in creating a better community for the children, the families and the people
of Cupertino.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Monday, November Third, Two Thousand and Eight.
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Dolly Sandoval, Mayor