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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Wells Branch Community Library has received a |
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performance support grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts for |
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a special storytelling event; and |
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WHEREAS, On March 1, 2019, Donna Ingham will visit the |
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library to share stories with a Lone Star State theme in celebration |
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of Texas Independence Day; the program is part of the library's |
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First Friday initiative, which brings together performers from many |
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realms for the enjoyment of patrons of all ages; and |
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WHEREAS, The Wells Branch Community Library District was |
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established in 1998; initially run by volunteers, the library |
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operated out of a closet in the Wells Branch Methodist Church, and |
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the collection consisted entirely of donations from the community |
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and other libraries nearby; the library opened its own |
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2,700-square-foot space in Bratton Square the following year, and |
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it launched a number of programs that continue today, including |
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public computer access, summer reading, and the Polar Express |
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Pajamarama; and |
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WHEREAS, In subsequent years, the library's holdings |
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increased considerably; accordingly, it moved in 2003 to its |
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present location, which offers 16,000 square feet of space; the |
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library has also expanded its hours to serve residents seven days a |
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week, and it sponsors concerts, special presentations, book clubs, |
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and early literacy activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Wells Branch Community Library is dedicated to |
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enriching the lives of local residents, and the Texas Independence |
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Day event is sure to both educate and engage all those who attend; |
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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 Wells Branch Community Library on |
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its receipt of a performance support grant from the Texas |
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Commission on the Arts and extend sincere best wishes for continued |
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success to the library's staff; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Wells Branch Community Library as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |