19-library-vol-wkPROCLAMATION NO. 2003-19
WHEREAS In 1981, The Friends of the Huntsville Public Library was created; since that time hundreds of Huntsville citizens have supported the public library through their Friends membership;
and
WHEREAS In 1982, the Friends began sponsoring Saturday programming for children. Last year alone the Friends sponsored nine Saturday programs; and
WHEREAS In 1986-87, the Friends worked with local Parent-Teacher Associations to sponsor children’s programs in Huntsville ISD. In the 2002-03 school year, two programs were held in
HISD elementary schools; and
WHEREAS In 1990-91, the Friends developed a “Sweet Feast” as their primary fundraising event. Held in a prominent citizen’s home, it provides a chance to sample great desserts and
visit with Friends; and
WHEREAS Since 1998, the Friends have been a major sponsor of the Texas Reading Club kick-off. In 2002, the Friends provided more than 900 books so each child who participated in the
kick-off could have a book of their own; and
WHEREAS Over the years, the Friends have provided computer equipment for the genealogy room; and have held numerous used book sales in the past two years; and
WHEREAS In 2003, the Friends helped sponsor the 35th Birthday Party for the Library and Judy Hunter's retirement reception; and purchased 16 new chairs and two staff desks for the main
library area to give the library a fresh look and to facilitate better patron service; and
WHEREAS The Friends of the Huntsville Public Library is governed by a 16-member board including: Sylvia Gintz Bell, President; Karen Gillikin, Vice President; Cynthia Nethery, Secretary;
Carol Williams, Treasurer; Teresa Cazort; Sam Hawkins; Marie Hayden; Morris Johnson; Barbara Lewis; Sena Maddux; Linda Masters; Gene Myrick; Sophia Davis Oliphant; Mary Frances Park;
and Mattie Jewel Walker;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
May 11-17, 2003
be declared:
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WEEK
in Huntsville, Texas, in honor of their dedication through service to this community.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 12th day of May 2003.
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KARL DAVIDSON, MAYOR