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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Connie Colston of Waxahachie retired from the |
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Nicholas P. Sims Library in January 2019, drawing to a close a |
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distinguished tenure that spanned 24 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Waxahachie High School, Ms. Colston |
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was initially hired as the children's librarian before |
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transitioning into the role of young adult librarian; over the |
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course of her career, she established a welcoming atmosphere at the |
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institution by creating volunteer opportunities for teenagers and |
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by organizing an annual summer carnival for the public; |
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furthermore, she founded the "Teen Lair," a separate section of the |
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library that serves as a sanctuary for visitors between the ages of |
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12 and 18; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved member of the community, Ms. Colston |
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developed meaningful relationships with many of the families that |
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frequented the library; she delighted in sharing her passion for |
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books with local students, and she enjoyed passing down an |
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appreciation for library services to younger generations; and |
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WHEREAS, Connie Colston's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the patrons of the |
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Nicholas P. Sims Library while earning her the respect and |
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admiration of her colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride |
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on a career well spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter |
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of her life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Connie Colston on her retirement |
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from the Nicholas P. Sims Library and that she be extended sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Colston as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |