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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Bellaire City Library has received a 2022 |
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Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas |
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Municipal Library Directors Association; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Municipal Library Directors Association |
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annually presents the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award |
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to institutions that distinguish themselves in each of 10 |
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categories, including collaborative efforts with local |
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organizations, outreach to underserved populations, literacy and |
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educational programming for all ages, and support for workforce |
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development; of the more than 550 public libraries in the state, |
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only 73 received this honor in 2022; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bellaire City Library has demonstrated a strong |
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commitment to its community, and it offers a wide range of programs |
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such as summer reading clubs for youth, teens, and adults, story |
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time for youngsters, and movie screenings, and it participates in |
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fire prevention month with the Bellaire Fire Department; moreover, |
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the library recently dedicated an outdoor greenspace in conjunction |
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with PATRONS for Bellaire Parks; and |
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WHEREAS, A vibrant and vital community resource, the Bellaire |
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City Library provides residents with opportunities for enrichment, |
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enlightenment, and entertainment, and it is indeed deserving of |
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this notable honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Bellaire City Library on its |
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receipt of a 2022 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from |
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the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association and extend to all |
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those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the library as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |