SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 745

	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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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 Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 5, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate