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Resolution R-02-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVlllE SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLEYVILLE
PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING FUNDS TO
SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND GENERAL
LIBRARY ENHANCEMENTS
WHEREAS, library foundations currently exist within numerous cities throughout the
nation; and
WHEREAS, these library foundations have been instrumental in gaining financial and
public support for library capital improvement projects and general library
enhancements; and
WHEREAS, information gathered by the Colleyville Public Library Board indicates
that a Colleyville Public Library Foundation would be beneficial in raising
the public awareness and support for the Colleyville Public Library; and
WHEREAS, a Colleyville Public Library Foundation would be beneficial in fund raising
efforts to support capital needs and provide general library
enhancements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COllEYVILLE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVlLlE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT it is the opinion of the Colleyville Public Library Board that a
Colleyville Public Library Foundation be established as a {501 c(3)
corporation for the purpose of raising funds to support the Colleyville
Public Library.
Sec. 2.
THAT the Colleyville Public Library Board respectfully requests that City
Council lend their support to the establishment of a Colleyville Library
Foundation and direct staff to proceed in the process by working with
interested members of the community to establish a library foundation.
Sec. 3.
THAT the Colleyville Public Library Board respectfully requests that a
member of the Colleyville Public Library Board and a member of the City
Council be designated to serve on the Board of Directors and assist in
the initial process of establishing the Colleyville Public Library
Foundation.
AND SO IT IS RESOLVED.
PASSED BY A VOTE OF lAYES, -'LNAYS, AND -'LABSTENTIONS ON
THIS THE --L.a.-DAY OF ~D },(uorUO 2002.
COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD:
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Gary T araba
Library Board Chair