SENATE RESOLUTION 36

(By Senators Plymale, Woelfel, Stollings, and Lindsay)

[Introduced April 1, 2021]

Recognizing the Cabell County Public Library for being named as a finalist for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Whereas, The National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities; and

Whereas, The Cabell County Public Library is one of only 30 finalists, and one of only 15 libraries, announced for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service; and

Whereas, The Cabell County Public Library was the only library in West Virginia to be named as a finalist for the national honor; and

Whereas, The Cabell County Public Library staff goes above and beyond to serve their community; and

Whereas, The Cabell County Public Library has served and enriched its community diligently since its humble beginnings as a single-room library in 1902; and

Whereas, The Cabell County Public Library was the first to offer an automated circulation system and online catalog in West Virginia; and

Whereas, The Cabell County Public Library has become a beacon of hope and excellence to the communities it serves and with this recognition, the country; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the Cabell County Public Library for being named as a finalist for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate commends the Cabell County Public Library and extends it congratulations for its outstanding achievement and contributions to the county and the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Cabell County Public Library.