By:  Turner                                      S.R. No. 691
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The John H. Wootters Crockett Public Library will
    1-3  sorely miss the wisdom and expertise of Sallie Woodward Marsh who
    1-4  is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service as head librarian;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, this distinguished lady
    1-7  discharged her duties in a most conscientious manner; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Sallie Woodward Marsh began working at the library
    1-9  in 1973 after earning her bachelor's degree and master's degree in
   1-10  library science from Sam Houston State University; at the time the
   1-11  library consisted of about 2,000 books; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The large modern facility of today, which was
   1-13  completed in 1974, has 98,000 volumes on the shelves and another
   1-14  2,000 awaiting shelving; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, During her tenure, the library has added a
   1-16  well-stocked and popular Genealogy Room, a rare books
   1-17  collection, and a summer reading program for children; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of Mrs. Marsh
   1-19  have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of her
   1-20  community; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Noted for her honesty and integrity, Mrs. Marsh
   1-22  has earned the respect and friendship of all her colleagues; now,
   1-23  therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-2  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Sallie Woodward Marsh for her
    2-3  superlative career of service and dedication to the citizens of
    2-4  Houston County and the State of Texas; and, be it further
    2-5        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-6  Mrs. Marsh as an expression of high regard and esteem from the
    2-7  Texas Senate.
    2-8                                 _____________________________________
    2-9                                        President of the Senate
   2-10                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-11                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-12                                 the Senate on April 22, 1993.
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   2-14                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-15                                 _____________________________________
   2-16                                         Member, Texas Senate