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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House