88R19914 CJM-D
By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 356
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The commemoration of Library Day in the State of
Texas provides a welcome opportunity to recognize public libraries
for their many contributions to their communities; and
WHEREAS, The oldest continuously operating library in the
state, the Dr. Eugene Clark Library in Lockhart was named for a
Central Texas physician and opened in July 1900; today, there are
some 870 public libraries throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Libraries are vital institutions that provide a wide
variety of services and programs to citizens of all ages; in
addition, librarians often work with school boards and local
officials to curate collections that reflect the interests and
needs of their communities; and
WHEREAS, By offering a diverse range of books and other
media, libraries give patrons the opportunity to explore different
perspectives, to become more empathetic toward other lived
experiences, and to celebrate imagination and creativity; and
WHEREAS, Public libraries have been a source of
enlightenment, entertainment, and inspiration for generations of
Texans, and it is a privilege to join in recognizing these
outstanding cultural institutions for the central role they play in
their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate Library Day and extend to librarians across the
state sincere best wishes for continued success with their
important work.