SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 356
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 State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate Library Day and extend to
librarians across the state sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 28, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate