0456 RESOLUTION N0. 456 ( #14 -92)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY ESTHER DEWITT
NIXON TO THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY; CHANGING THE NAME OF
THE JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO THE ESTHER DEWITT NIXON
PUBLIC LIBRARY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Public Library serves a vital
purpose in providing Jacksonville citizens with access to
books, periodicals, media, and other information providing
lifelong learning opportunities improving the quality of life
for the citizens of Jacksonville; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Esther Nixon was instrumental in the
development and operation of the Jacksonville Public Library
since one opened in November 1959, remaining a devoted patron
and faithful steward since her retirement in 1986; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nixon went above and beyond the call of
duty during her tenure, providing countless book reviews and
literary columns to our local newspapers and serving to
provide another information source to the citizens of
Jacksonville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City Council of the City of
Jacksonville hereby commends Mrs. Esther Nixon for her
countless, untiring, and dedicated service rendered to the
citizens of Jacksonville through her time at the Jacksonville
Public Library.
SECTION TWO: The name of the Jacksonville Public Library
shall hereby be changed and shall be known hereafter as The
Esther DeWitt Nixon Public Library as a tribute to Mrs.
Nixon's dedication to the citizens of Jacksonville.
SECTION THREE: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said
conflict.
SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its passage, as provided by and subject to
applicable law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THIRD DAY OF DECEMBER, 1992.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BY: l 'r A 9 -t.-.
TOMMY SWAIM, AYOR
ATTEST:
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LULA M. LEONARD,'CITY CLERK
ROBE E. BAMBU