Res 041-2001 4/17/2001RESOLUTION NO. AA I - 0-10 I
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO THE TEXAS STATE
LEGISLATURE FOR THE LOAN STAR LIBRARIES INITIATIVE OF THE
TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION TO SECURE
ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR DIRECT STATE AID TO TEXAS
LIBRARIES; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, equal access to, and excellence in, quality library services should be
important priorities in the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, public libraries are essential for an informed democracy and help
bridge the digital divide; and
WHEREAS, public libraries play a significant role in education and economic and
community development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls hereby declares its
support for the Loan Star Libraries initiative of the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission to secure adequate funding for direct state aid to Texas public libraries.
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of April 2001.
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