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J2025Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Library’s 90th Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch on November 3, 2019”

Sponsor Jim GaughranSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch, recognizing its service to the community.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital role of public libraries as community hubs. the resolution underscores how the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch has provided educational, cultural, and intellectual resources to people of all backgrounds for nearly a century.

  2. Reflects on historical growth and inclusivity. details such as the original fee structure for nonresidents and its service to multiple nearby communities illustrate early efforts to make library resources accessible beyond its immediate district.

  3. Celebrates legacy and continued service. by honoring the library’s 90-year history, the resolution draws attention to the enduring importance of public institutions adapting to meet the changing needs of diverse populations across generations.

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Honor Library’s 90th Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jim Gaughran

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Local Government

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2025 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN COMMEMORATING the 90th Anniversary of the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch on

November 3, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across the great State of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose purpose is dedicated to serving… Show all

November 3, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across the great State of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch to be celebrated at an event on Sunday, November 3, 2019; and WHEREAS, In August of 1929, the Huntington Library Association voted to establish a public library, and the Reverend Theodore Lyman Frost was elected Assistant Librarian to begin work at the Station Branch on

October 1, 1929; and WHEREAS, On Saturday, December 8, 1929, the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch, located at 1351 New York Avenue, in the West Wilton Wood building, opened its doors to the public for the first time to register and tour the new facility; the following Monday, December

10, 1929, the library had 1,000 books available for the many children who wanted to read them; and WHEREAS, The Huntington Public Library, Station Branch building's main floor was 30 x 60 feet, and was rented for $125 per month and $100 per month during the… Show all

10, 1929, the library had 1,000 books available for the many children who wanted to read them; and WHEREAS, The Huntington Public Library, Station Branch building's main floor was 30 x 60 feet, and was rented for $125 per month and $100 per month during the summer; it was the first public library to serve not only the Huntington and Huntington Station communities, but also the surrounding town of South Huntington; with a $2 per year charge, nonresidents of its district were to be able to borrow books; and WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch has served hundreds of thousands of people, from all backgrounds, all ethnicities, with materials and resources only a public library could provide; today, the library is a vibrant community center serving the young and old alike, just as it had done 90 years ago; and WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it looks forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and intellectual needs of the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Huntington Public Library, Station Branch.

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