TITLE: Commending the work of Friends of the Rockwall County Library.

SUMMARY: Commending the work of Friends of the Rockwall County Library.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, For more than four decades, the Friends of the Rockwall County Library organization has been the major advocate for the library and for the readers of Rockwall County; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1972, Friends of the Rockwall County Library provides supplemental financial support to the Rockwall County Library and works to increase awareness of the institution's programs and services; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the group has raised money with its Lunch Basket program and special events and from donations by its business partners; the funds have gone to ensure the continuation of existing programs and to purchase additional books, materials, and equipment not covered by the county budget; and WHEREAS, Since 2000, Friends has led the effort to finance and build a new county library building, and it has been the leading financial supporter of classes in GED, adult literacy, citizenship test preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL); the organization has also purchased two new children's learning computers, a portable sound system, and a new white board, and it has contributed funds toward the expansion of the Large Print collection and toward the Summer Reading program, which reaches some 2,800 children, teens, and adults; and WHEREAS, Thanks in large part to the volunteers of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library over the past 43 years, the library in Rockwall County continues to thrive as a source of education, inspiration, and entertainment for its community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend the work of Friends of the Rockwall Library and extend to the group's officers and volunteers sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Friends of the Rockwall County Library as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Collin Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2092 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House