The Florida Library Association (FLA) recently presented Florida State Rep. Clay Ingram with a 2015 Library Advocacy Award in recognition of his support of Florida’s libraries.
Through the annual advocacy award, the Association thanks legislators and state leaders who took action to support libraries and library funding during the previous Florida legislative session. FLA encourages local library supporters to recognize the hard work done by their leaders in maintaining state funding for public libraries. State aid to public libraries grant funding is a priority issue for Florida libraries and the communities they serve, especially in the State’s more rural areas.
“Florida’s libraries and the services that they provide are a tremendous resource for our State,†said Rep. Ingram. “I’m honored to be recognized by the Florida Library Association and look forward to supporting the library system in the coming legislative session.â€
The award was presented to Rep. Ingram on Oct. 14, 2015, at the Greater Pensacola Chamber, in his home district. Library officials in attendance were Robert Dugan, dean of libraries, University of West Florida; Robin Shader, director, Northwest Regional Library System and member of the Florida Library Association Board; Charles Mayberry, executive director, Panhandle Library Access Network; Rep. Clay Ingram; and Todd Humble, library director, West Florida Public Libraries.
“We appreciate Rep. Ingram’s commitment to ensuring our State’s libraries continue to have the resources they need to serve a growing population and the increasing demand for library services,†said FLA Board member Robin Shader. “Our libraries are part of the education infrastructure throughout Florida, and we know he recognizes their value.â€
More information about the Florida Library Association and its advocacy efforts is available online at http://www.flalib.org/advocacy.
