R-1891-12-00RESOLUTION NO. 1891-12-OO(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, URGING THE 77TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO TARS;
CERTAIN ACTIONS TO EMPROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE
CITIZENS OF TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Texas public libraries play a significant critical role in community literacy and education and they
are essential for an informed democracy; and,
WHEREAS, Texas public libraries are the sole free source of reading and mfornational materials for preschool
children, home school children, and out of school adults; and,
WHEREAS, public libraries offer education choices for all ages and resources for businesses and other
economically -related activities; and,
WHEREAS, public libraries provide access to infomtation on the Internet, helping to narrow the digital divide;
and,
WHEREAS, public libraries contribute to local economic development and are a prime factor in attracting new
businesses and residents; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all citizens throughout the State to have strong public library service
available; and,
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of funding for public libraries is from local support provided by Texas
municipalities and counties; and,
WHEREAS, increasing costs of cutting edge technology and library materials have created a crisis in firm ing
for Texas public libraries; and,
WHEREAS, more than one million Texans have no library service; and,
WHEREAS, Texas is one of only six states that does not appropriate direct aid to public libraries; and,
WHEREAS, public libraries in Texas rank 46th in the United States in expenditures per capita; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has recommended fimding for direct aid to
public libraries as its fast priority among exceptional items in its 2001-2003 appropriations request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT the City of Allen advocates to the 77th Texas Legislature to provide
increased finding to Texas public libraries as recommended in the Texas State Library and Archives
Conunission's appropriations request.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2000.
APPROVED:
Stephen ferrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
udy MW060B, CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY
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