H.R. No. 20
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The centennial of the Arlington Public Library
  offers a welcome opportunity to recognize the institution's many
  years of service to the community; and
         WHEREAS, The library is celebrating the anniversary with a
  series of events over a 10-week period in the fall of 2023,
  including a gala on November 4 hosted by the Friends and Foundation
  of the Arlington Public Library; and
         WHEREAS, The Arlington Public Library was established on
  March 23, 1923, when librarian Pearl Wade managed a book collection
  from the Tarrant County Free Library; today, APL serves more than
  1.5 million people each year at its seven branches, the East Library
  and Recreation Center, Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library,
  Northeast Branch Library, Southeast Branch Library, Southwest
  Branch Library, Woodland West Branch Library, and George W. Hawkes
  Downtown Library, which opened in 2018; and
         WHEREAS, Currently led by its director, Norma Zuniga, the
  library provides local residents with access to hundreds of
  thousands of books, audiobooks, e-books, DVDs, digital photo
  collections, genealogy resources, and kits for parents and
  teachers, as well as a variety of educational programs for children
  and adults; and
         WHEREAS, The Arlington Public Library has been a cherished
  resource to generations of area residents, and it is a privilege to
  join in celebrating the organization's rich history and the
  exceptional work of the many staff members, volunteers, and
  supporters who have sustained its mission over the past century;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th
  anniversary of the Arlington Public Library and extend to all those
  associated with the library sincere best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the library as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Turner
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 20 was adopted by the House on
  November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House