HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2007-36RESOLUTION NO. 2007-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SUPPORTING SB 156 (SIMITIAN), WHICH, IF PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE, WOULD PLACE
THE CALIFORNIA READING & LITERACY IMPROVEMENT & PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2008 ON THE BALLOT
WHEREAS, reading and literacy are cornerstones of our society; and
WHEREAS, the public library system plays a major role in educating Californians of all ages and
provides invaluable services to millions annually; and
WHEREAS, many of California's libraries are in need of renovation, expansion, or new construction to
accommodate the growing number of annual visitors; and
WHEREAS, SB 156 proposes to place the "California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public
Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2008" on the 2008 ballot for California voters; and
WHEREAS, if passed by the voters, the Act would authorize the sale of $4 billion in State issued
bonds for library renovation, expansion, and construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar SUPPORTS
SB 156 (Simitian).
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar shall adopt the Resolution and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption.
SECTION 2. 'That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar asks all elected local and State
officials to SUPPORT SB 156 (Simitian).
SECTION 3 -khat certified copies of the resolution be circulated to the following;
Senator Simitian
League of California Cities
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY E, 2007.
Steye, Mayo
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I, Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on 5th day of June, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett-, iierif:ra,
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NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: \oii .
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: rw-e
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: woi,(T
Tom ye Cribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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