RESOLUTION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING

ARMANDO RAMIREZ

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WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ has been serving the patrons of the Half Moon Bay Library with enthusiasm, hard work and bilingual expertise as a community services librarian; and

WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ has made a strong impression with his cheerful, engaging dedication to youth and outreach to both Spanish and English speaking members of the community; and

WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ was given national recognition for exemplary contributions to the library profession in the service of the Latino community by being named REFORMA 2005 Trejo Librarian of the Year; and

WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ has made connections in the community through initiating successful programs like the Libros y Bebes, or Books and Babies; and

WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ has helped build community through the weekly bilingual story time Wednesday evenings where the same book is read in both Spanish and English to kids and parents; and

WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ has facilitated Saturday morning programs promoting singing, reading and friendly community with parents and families half an hour before the library opens; and

WHEREAS, ARMANDO RAMIREZ has made teens welcome at the library and promoted a new book club for teens to meet once a month during the school year to discuss books and share thoughts over pizza at the library; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County expresses congratulations and sincere gratitude to ARMANDO RAMIREZ for his contributions to bilingual library services and the Coastside community.

Dated: July 26^th, 2005

SUPERVISORS:

RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

JERRY HILL

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors