Resolution 2008-30 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-30 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, OFFICIALLY NAMING WYLIE'S PUBLIC
LIBRARY, WITHIN ANY LOCALITY OF THE CITY, THE RITA
AND TRUETT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas has investigated and determined
that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City of Wylie, Texas to officially
name a public library; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that such a public library will be located within the city limits;
and
WHEREAS, Rita and Truett Smith founded the Wylie Public Library in May of 1970 in
the Tower Suite of the First State Bank Building through their provision of funding for rent and
utilities; and
WHEREAS, Rita and Truett Smith inspired citizens of Wylie to become involved in their
local public library, creating an environment of lifelong learning and access to quality resources for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Rita and Truett Smith in 1985 donated to the City of Wylie the building located
at 800 Thomas Street, enabling improved and expanded library services and were awarded the Texas
Library Association Benefactors Award in 1986 for their gift of the library building; and
WHEREAS, Rita and Truett Smith founded the Friends of the Library in 1986 to serve as
advocates and fundraisers for library service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
Section 1: The City Council has determined that the official name of the public library within
any locality of the city will be named the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library in honor of their
"Tradition of Service" to our library community.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, this the
12th day of August, 2008.
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Resolution No. 2008-30(R)
Naming of Library