Proc. 2012-22 Huntsville Public Libray Day 02-25-12
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2012-22
WHEREAS on Monday, September 25, 1967, after two years of hard work and
determination, the Huntsville Public Library opened its doors to the public;
and
WHEREAS since then, the Huntsville Public Library has circulated millions of books,
magazines, recordings, and printed materials, and has cumulatively had
thousands of attendees at its programs, thereby enriching the lives of the
citizens of Huntsville and Walker County; and
WHEREAS today we celebrate the opening of a facility now more than three times the
size of the original, including a community room for meetings and
programs, a teen space, a larger and separate children’s room, a computer
lab, a café, larger study rooms, and a drive-thru; and
WHEREAS it is with sincere gratitude we acknowledge the long hours, donations, and
participation of the community, volunteers, the City of Huntsville Public
Library Board, the Huntsville Public Library Friends, the library feasibility
committee members, prior and current City Council members, the City staff,
and last, but not least, the library staff that has lived and worked with the
construction, for supporting this dream that has become a reality. Please
join me in thanking them all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me
as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
February 25, 2012
be declared:
Huntsville Public Library Day
in the City of Huntsville, and call upon our citizens to celebrate the opening of this facility
and let it inspire them to utilize it in furthering their lifelong learning and enjoyment of all it
has to offer.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 25 day of February 2012.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor