78R4877 JH-D

By:  Jones of Bexar                                               H.R. No. 1011



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On June 15, 2003, residents of the Alamo City will 
mark an important occasion in the history of their community when 
they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the San Antonio Public 
Library; and
	WHEREAS, The city's first free public library, Carnegie 
Library of San Antonio, was established in 1903; funded by a $50,000 
grant from Andrew Carnegie, it was built on land donated by Caroline 
Kampmann and originally housed some 7,500 books; and
	WHEREAS, Since that time, the San Antonio Public Library has 
experienced tremendous growth; the library system now comprises the 
Central Library in downtown San Antonio, 19 auxiliary branches in 
the surrounding communities, and a bookmobile program that serves 
areas throughout Bexar County; and
	WHEREAS, Continually evolving to meet the changing needs of 
its patrons, this exemplary institution offers a variety of unique 
services, including access to Spanish Internet computers, a 
Books-by-Mail service for residents who are homebound, and a 
Teacher's Card for educators and day-care providers who need to 
borrow large numbers of books for classroom use; and
	WHEREAS, The San Antonio Public Library has served as an 
intellectual beacon to generations of Texans during its first 
century of service, and it will undoubtedly strive to maintain this 
tradition of excellence in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the 100th anniversary of the San 
Antonio Public Library and extend sincere best wishes for its 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for prominent display at the San Antonio Public Library as 
an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.