SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 314
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Haltom City Public Library on the occasion of its
golden anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1961, the Haltom City Public
Library has grown considerably since its inception, and the
library is now in its fourth location; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 50 years, the size of the library's
collection has grown from 4,000 to 115,000; the library now
boasts a computerized self-checkout system, a Java Joe's Coffee
Depot, and an online public access catalog; and
WHEREAS, Events, services, and classes offered by the
library now include homebound services, computer instruction
classes, job interviewing classes, author readings, puppet
shows, movies, and art exhibits; and
WHEREAS, The library offers the citizens of Haltom City a
wealth of books, magazines, and newspapers and provides them with
opportunities to enhance their knowledge, education, careers,
and quality of life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Haltom City
Public Library for supporting the valuable service it provides to
the residents of Haltom City and extend to all congratulations on
the occasion of the library's 50th anniversary; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the Haltom City Public Library.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate