SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 731
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of San Antonio in celebrating the 20th
anniversary of the San Antonio Central Library; and
WHEREAS, The voters of San Antonio in 1989 approved a $28
million bond package to build a new central library facility for
the city, and an additional $10 million was raised by the Library
Foundation to fund such upgrades as new computer equipment,
additional materials, and contemporary artwork; and
WHEREAS, Noted Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta was
chosen to lead the design team in partnership with the San
Antonio firms of Sprinkle Robey Architects and Johnson-Dempsey
and Associates; construction began in 1993, and on May 20, 1995,
this striking new facility opened its doors to the public; and
WHEREAS, Rising six stories in the heart of downtown San
Antonio, the San Antonio Central Library represents a bold
departure from traditional library design; interior schemes were
done by the San Antonio firm of Ford, Powell and Carson, and
numerous pieces of artwork were specially created for the
library; this brightly colored institution truly stands out, and
its innovative design promotes the idea of the library as a place
to gather, relax, and enjoy the world of ideas; and
WHEREAS, The opening of the new San Antonio Central Library
played an important role in introducing a Latin American
orientation to the city's architecture, and it is truly fitting
that the library's contributions to the cultural fabric of the
city receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend to the staff and patrons of the San
Antonio Central Library best wishes for a memorable 20th
anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the library as a memento of this special occasion.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 7, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate