SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Georgetown in celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the Georgetown Public Library; and
WHEREAS, The Georgetown Public Library began its service
to the people of the area on March 21, 1966; it had an inventory
of approximately 1,200 volumes and was located in two small rooms
off Main Street; and
WHEREAS, The library soon outgrew its first home and moved
into its own building in 1970; it continued to develop and
expand, outgrowing its third location as well, and as it begins
its 50th year, it occupies a facility that includes nearly
111,000 books, a child-friendly first floor, and a coffee shop,
along with the traditional quiet areas and meeting rooms on the
second floor; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the library has received
invaluable support from the Friends of the Georgetown Library,
whose more than 740 members make it one of the largest
organizations of its kind in the state; and
WHEREAS, The Georgetown Public Library has been an
integral part of the social fabric of the city, and its
half-century of service is being celebrated with a year's worth
of anniversary events and activities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, and patrons
of the Georgetown Public Library on their commitment to literacy
and public service and extend to them best wishes for a memorable
50th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate