R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, After almost 30 years as the librarian and guiding 1-2 light of the Whitewright Library, Kay Bryant is retiring, and it is 1-3 indeed appropriate at this time to recognize this notable Texan for 1-4 her many contributions to her community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Bryant's long association with the library began 1-6 in the 1960s, when she was among a number of area residents who 1-7 thought such an institution both necessary and possible, and it was 1-8 through their concerted efforts that this dream eventually became a 1-9 reality; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Housed in what was previously a bank building, the 1-11 Whitewright Library's original collection was to a great extent 1-12 borrowed from other libraries, while its funding came from such 1-13 sources as bake sales and bazaars; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Due in large part to the efforts of Ms. Bryant, the 1-15 library has grown to comprise more than 20,000 books, most of which 1-16 she has personally selected, and its budget has likewise grown over 1-17 the years to reflect the library's present size and stature; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The Whitewright Library itself is a fitting tribute 1-19 to Kay Bryant's years of service to the community, and although her 1-20 energy and expertise will be greatly missed, her influence will 1-21 still be felt by the many Texans who continue to benefit from her 1-22 foresight and dedication; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby honor Kay Bryant for her many years of public 2-1 service and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success 2-2 and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Ms. Bryant as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 387 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House