R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The William T. Cozby Public Library is celebrating
 1-2     its 25th anniversary on June 12, 1999, and this occasion is indeed
 1-3     worthy of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Established as the Coppell Public Library with a
 1-5     generous donation of more than 3,000 volumes, it opened its doors
 1-6     to the community on June 15, 1974; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, In 1986, the library moved from its original
 1-8     location to Town Centre and at that time its name was changed in
 1-9     honor of William T. Cozby, the mayor of Coppell from 1959 to 1971;
1-10     and
1-11           WHEREAS, To meet the needs of a rapidly growing population,
1-12     the library moved again in 1995, and from its almost
1-13     30,000-square-foot location now capably serves more than 17,000
1-14     active patrons; among the services offered in the new space are an
1-15     on-line catalog and Internet stations for public use; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The benefits received by the citizens of Coppell
1-17     from the William T. Cozby Public Library through its services and
1-18     programs are incalculable, and it is a privilege to honor all those
1-19     associated with this fine institution at this time; now, therefore,
1-20     be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby recognize the 25th anniversary of the William T.
1-23     Cozby Public Library and extend sincere best wishes to the many
1-24     individuals who have contributed to this celebration; and, be it
 2-1     further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared for the William T. Cozby Public Library as an expression
 2-4     of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Marchant
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 969 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House