SR 640 — Commending Prince William Public Libraries.

SPECIAL SESSION I INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22208182D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

640 IE Offered May 31, 2022 N Commending Prince William Public Libraries.

TN ––––––––––R Patron––McPikeAgreed Rto ––––––––––by the Senate, June 1, 2022 WHEREAS, in 2022, Prince William Public Libraries earned two prestigious Hermes Creative O Awards for its innovative strategic marketing and communications programs;

andrmesand CreativeL WHEREAS, the Hermes Creative Awards are presented by the Association of Marketing and DL Communication Professionals to creative professionals around the world for their work in the industry and contributions to their communities;

andandfessionals Caround the world for their work in the industrE WHEREAS, Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) received a Gold Hermes Creative Award for its strategic marketing campaign, "PWPL Brand Drives the Miles," which used the library system's fleet of delWHEREAS, Prince William Public Libraries painted its delivery vehiclesvehicles, which routinely travel between branch locations to promotedistribute literacybooks and libraryother membershipmaterials, inwith eye-catching designs that showcase the region;library system's numerous services and resources;

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and 0 WHEREAS, the award-winning marketing and communications campaigns developed by Prince and engagement with members of the public;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Deborah Wright, library director of Prince William Public Libraries, as an expression of Manassas.rythe library system's achievements and service to the residents of Prince William County and the City of 1Manassas.