SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 314

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Haltom City Public Library on the occasion of its golden anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1961, the Haltom City Public Library has grown considerably since its inception, and the library is now in its fourth location; and

WHEREAS, Over the last 50 years, the size of the library's collection has grown from 4,000 to 115,000; the library now boasts a computerized self-checkout system, a Java Joe's Coffee Depot, and an online public access catalog; and

WHEREAS, Events, services, and classes offered by the library now include homebound services, computer instruction classes, job interviewing classes, author readings, puppet shows, movies, and art exhibits; and

WHEREAS, The library offers the citizens of Haltom City a wealth of books, magazines, and newspapers and provides them with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, education, careers, and quality of life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Haltom City Public Library for supporting the valuable service it provides to the residents of Haltom City and extend to all congratulations on the occasion of the library's 50th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the Haltom City Public Library.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate