H.R. No. 2755
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past half-century, Doris Padgett of Mesquite
has greatly benefited her fellow citizens through her dedicated
service as the founding librarian of the Sunnyvale Public Library;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Padgett was hired to run the library when it was
established in 1965, and at the age of 90, she continues to assist
its operations on a half-time basis; although the facility is
small, she has worked tirelessly to ensure it meets the needs of
area residents, and in addition to books and other media, it offers
computers and a children's play space; and
WHEREAS, In the 1960s, the Sunnyvale Garden Club started a
petition drive for a library, and one of the members encouraged
Ms. Padgett, an avid reader, to apply for the job of sole librarian;
she was hired and quickly taught herself how to run the facility,
which had an annual book budget of $5,000 and occupied a 1912
schoolhouse; in 1983, she guided the move to the present location in
a building shared with the fire station; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Padgett ran the library singlehandedly until 10
years ago, when another employee was added; over the years, she has
made it a welcoming, quiet oasis for book lovers and those
conducting research in the stacks or on computers; many local
patrons choose it over other nearby facilities because she is their
favorite librarian; and
WHEREAS, The Sunnyvale Public Library plays a vital role in
the life of the community, and Doris Padgett has contributed
immeasurably to the vitality of this institution through her
skilled and devoted stewardship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Doris Padgett for her 50 years of service
as the founding librarian of the Sunnyvale Public Library and
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Padgett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Burkett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2755 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House