National Friends of the Library Week resolution

25:15Okay. I do have one person that the car broke down that will speak, but I'm gonna allow her to speak um at one thirty when we come back after lunch. So All right. So this time we close the uh public comment at this time. And we move on to our resolution. Madam Clerk?

25:35Is anyone here for Friends of Library Reek? Please stand and come to the podium.

25:55Mr. Chairman proceed?

25:58Yes.

25:58Okay. Resolution number 22-005, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, proclaiming the week of October 17th through October 23rd, 2021, as National Friends of the Library Week in Pasco County. Whereas the Friends of the Pasco County Library System, Inc., is a not for profit organization of citizens who share a passionate commitment to a strong public library system, the branch specific Friends Group, along with the countywide

26:29Friends, strive to build a strong relationship between the Pasco County Library System and the community through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And whereas the continued support of the Friends emphasizes the fact that our library system remains a cornerstone for the community it serves, while providing opportunities for all to engage in the job.

27:14Raz Raz Fenton, President of the Friends of the Pasco County Library Inc., along with all the Friends, work persistently to show their support for the library system and are vital members of our community. The Friends' gift of their time and commitment to the library system sets an example for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and betterment of our community. And Raz, the Friends Friends of the Pasco County Library System are always welcoming new members. Those wishing to become a

27:44friend of the library may contact their local library branch to learn more. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby proclaims October 17th through October 23rd, 2021 as National Friends of the Library Week in Pasco County. County, done and resolved in regular session with a quorum present and voting this twenty sixth day of October 2021. Move for approval.

28:09Second. Got a motion of second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Motion passed five zero. Welcome. Thank you. Thank you for all that you do. We we appreciate all the work you do and it it does mean something. So

28:24thank thank you for your support of our library system. I think it's one of the things that we're doing.

28:30Thank you.

28:31Thank you for your Thank you for your support of our library system. Uh it means a great deal to us, especially with the expansions that we're experiencing. And I want to thank the Friends because they are an invaluable asset to the county. They provide so many wonderful programs and supplies and experiences to our citizens. It's just beyond belief. We couldn't function without them. They are marvelous. Thank you to

29:01the friends.

29:02Yeah, the Board of County Commissioners appreciates all that you do.

29:05Thank you. And uh I've given you each a brochure uh that kind of gives you an oversight of all the things we do, and in that is a bumper sticker. that says I love my Pasco library. So please put it on your bumper. I have one on my card, on my car. And people actually stop me and ask me about the library. So I encourage you to do that. Thank you so much for your support. Thank you.

29:34Mr. Moore?

29:35Yeah, so before we go down, and I we have a big group here today, so I'm I'm thinking we might need to do the The tears today.

29:43Yeah.

29:43Right. Um but we do appreciate everything the friends of the library do and um I've got to know so many of you throughout the years and it's great to see you out in the community and great to see your support. And libraries, like you said, just aren't for books anymore. If you look at all we have within our libraries, the makerspaces, the robotics, the the sewing, uh woodworking and just the ability to go in there as a entrepreneur and learn and work on the computers and start a business. I mean that's what it's all

30:13about. I spent so much time in the libraries when I was a child myself, riding my bike to the libraries. That's where we went. And that's where we gathered And um the new spaces that, you know, your team and Kathy and her team have put together are something that's gonna be, you know, obviously um valuable for years and years to come. So we're very appreciative of each every one of you. So thank you so much.

30:35Thank you, Commissioner

30:36Weightman Oh I'm sorry, Commissioner

30:38Starkey got me a library card for my birthday.

30:43I I wanted to add we have a recording studio.

30:46Oh you have one now those now too.

30:48Fully professional with an engineer. So if anybody is interested in promoting a program Well

30:54I think Commissioner Oakley in his new country album he can't.

31:00It's called Studio H and it's fabulous.

31:03That's his new country music production company.

31:07Mr. Chairman Mariano. Mr. Mariano. Thank you. And I just want to thank the friends as well. Um you know, way back when when we had all the cuts that were going on and it was that Centennial Library that was at stake and what was gonna happen compared to that moment to where we are now. is a testament to your dedication and uh definitely made this county a better place for it. So thank you all.

31:26Yeah.

31:34Absolutely because the bond issue that we got that does a lot of the renovation of of the buildings and the new buildings we got coming. For the library system? They voted that in.

31:44Yes.

31:44I mean so they're willing also supporters of the library. So it's very good that we have those, you know.

31:52You need to visit the new Starkey uh branch, the cultural store. Very nice, I've been. It's beautiful. It's beautiful.

31:58We're gonna do a ribbon cutting with the orchestra when they're okay. That's what we're waiting for. Oh right.

32:05Okay, Mr. Moore.

32:07Yeah, let's hear on the drive one. I think you're gonna we're gonna select the standard wanna be up

32:10one

32:11staff here. Stab her and then I just need one person here. And then

32:19charge. If everybody else can come in and gather around right here. We're gonna try if we do it this way we can probably put everybody in. Maybe, maybe not. If not everybody lo we can all load everybody up here too.

32:31Don't be afraid, come on. Don't be afraid to be toward the center. You're okay.

32:40This is why Andy warns you over the wide angle. Yeah.

32:46Are we fitting in? Yeah. Can you here, hold this with me. Oh I put something up back.

32:51There you go.

32:52Jump over.

32:55Oh wait. I'm sorry. I'm gonna go back up because

32:59I'm gonna defer to Ryan's photo because

33:02it's wide. Alright, when you're all ready, we have one more. Everybody look at Ryan. Ryan's right there. Everybody smile. Look at Ryan. All right everybody. One, two, three. Everybody is in. That's amazing.

33:17Perfect. And I'll look at Andy and Darren.

33:20And you're all three feet wide from the wide length, though. Yeah. I don't know if it works that way. No, it was like that.

33:33Anybody else out there? Thank you so much. Thank you. Great to see you all. That was a pleasure. Thank you.

33:42Thank you.

33:49But they were just going with this. This is me trying to do the going down here. Doesn't turn out well.

34:09Okay. Yeah.

34:15You can She's gonna fix it for you real quick.

34:20Okay. Thank

34:20you, Mr. Chairman.