82R17702 BPG-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 1154
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Wolfe City Public Library is housed in the old
Santa Fe Depot, which is commemorating its 100th anniversary on
October 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Constructed in 1911, the Santa Fe Depot building
initially sat at the junction of the Cotton Belt and Santa Fe
Railroads, on land donated by E. C. Wolfe and Manson H. Wolfe; and
WHEREAS, The Santa Fe Railroad gave the building to the city
in 1985 and it was moved to its present-day location at 203 East
Williams Street, on a parcel of land donated by Jim and Joan Rowse;
the half of the depot that once served ticketing purposes was
renovated for library use, maintaining as many of the original
features as possible; and
WHEREAS, Since 2002, the Wolfe City Public Library board and
Friends of the Library have worked diligently to obtain funds for
restoration of the facility and for eventual expansion into the
entire depot space; the building has been painted in colors
approved by the National Trust Historic Preservation; the palette
of cream with geranium red, mosaic blue, and yellow trim pays
tribute to the traditional color scheme of Santa Fe Railroad
engines; and
WHEREAS, The Santa Fe Depot provides a vital link to the rich
heritage and architectural history of Texas, and its preservation
is a testament to the community spirit of dedicated supporters;
patrons of the Wolfe City Public Library can indeed take pride in
the unique building that houses their beloved institution; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Santa
Fe Depot and extend to all those participating in the celebration
sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the library as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.