SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING KAREN MCGRATH FOR THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

This Senate Resolution (SR 1144) honors Karen McGrath, a Cranston Public Library branch librarian retiring after 39 years of service, specifically recognizing her creation of the 29-year Books @ Home program that delivers library materials to homebound residents. The resolution, passed by the Rhode Island Senate on June 10, 2025, formally thanks her for her dedication and cites her national recognition from the American Library Association. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is a ceremonial tribute to her career.