H.R. No. 328
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The people of the city of Harlingen are justifiably
    1-2  proud of their new public library, which opened on February 15,
    1-3  1993; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, In 1990, recognizing the vital importance of an
    1-5  adequate, modern public library to their city, Harlingen voters
    1-6  approved a "quality of life" bond issue that expressly allocated
    1-7  funds for the construction of a new facility; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, The Harlingen Public Library is now located on
    1-9  Seventh Street at 410 76 Drive, in an attractive two-story building
   1-10  designed by architects Rick Labunski of Harlingen and Bill Hidell
   1-11  of Dallas; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The library is graced with Spanish arches, rose
   1-13  stucco, and teal moulding, and its 45,000-square-foot interior not
   1-14  only can accommodate a projected collection of 96,000 books, but
   1-15  features a computerized catalog, conference rooms, a computer lab,
   1-16  a separate area for children, and a 200-seat auditorium; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Harlingen Mayor Bill Card articulated the sentiments
   1-18  of his fellow townspeople when he declared, "You can't have a fine
   1-19  city unless you have a fine library," and his vision and tireless
   1-20  efforts on behalf of the facility have played a vital role in
   1-21  making the dream of a new library a reality; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, The new Harlingen Public Library will offer
   1-23  entertainment and educational opportunities to area citizens while
   1-24  helping many young students develop a lifelong love of reading;
    2-1  with its striking exterior, the facility stands today as a tangible
    2-2  symbol of progress for all South Texans; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby commend Mayor Bill Card and the citizens of
    2-5  Harlingen on the completion of their city's new public library;
    2-6  and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-8  prepared for the Harlingen Public Library as an expression of high
    2-9  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
   2-10  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
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   2-12                                                      H.R. No. 328
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   2-14                                            Speaker of the House
   2-15        I certify that H.R. No. 328 was adopted by the House on March
   2-16  11, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-18                                          Chief Clerk of the House