A resolution designating April 23, 2013 as "National Adopt a Library Day".

Bill: 113-sres-113
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2013-04-24
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Educational facilities and institutions

Elementary and secondary education

Libraries and archives

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Latest action: action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2966)

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-04-24
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates April 23, 2013, as National Adopt A Library Day. </p> <p>Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.</p> <p>Urges people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. </p>

action_date: 2013-04-24
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Designates April 23, 2013, as National Adopt A Library Day. </p> <p>Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.</p> <p>Urges people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. </p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2013 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 23, 2013 as National Adopt a Library Day .

Whereas libraries are an essential part of the communities and the national education system of the United States; Whereas the availability of books and services provided by libraries are vital to the happiness, livelihood, and prosperity of the families and communities of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States benefit significantly from libraries that serve as an open place for people of all ages and backgrounds to use books and other resources that offer pathways to learning, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge; Whereas libraries in the United States depend on the generous donations and support of individuals and groups to ensure that people who are unable to purchase books still have access to a wide variety of resources; Whereas certain nonprofit organizations facilitate the donation of books to schools and libraries across the United States to extend the joy of reading to millions of people in the United States and to prevent used books from being thrown away; Whereas libraries in the United States have provided valuable resources to people who are affected by the economic crisis by encouraging continued education and job training; Whereas libraries are increasingly being used as a resource for people seeking the tools and information necessary to enter or reenter the workforce; and Whereas several States that recognize the importance of libraries and reading have adopted resolutions commemorating April 23 as Adopt a Library Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 23, 2013 as National Adopt a Library Day ; (2) honors the organizations that facilitate donations to schools and libraries; (3) urges all people of the United States who own unused books to donate the books to local libraries; (4) strongly supports children and families who take advantage of the resources provided by schools and libraries; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Adopt A Library Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.