Senate Engrossed

State of Arizona Senate Forty-ninth Legislature Second Regular Session 2010

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1025

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

honoring the colorado river indian tribes library for its outstanding contributions to the state of arizona.

 

 

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Whereas, one of the first tribally owned and financed libraries in Arizona, the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Library has achieved an exemplary record of service since its establishment in 1958.  In 1961, the Tribal Council budgeted revenues for the library, and in the ensuing years has ensured that the library remains responsive and readily accessible to its patrons; and

Whereas, Dr. Spencer Hatch and his wife, Emily, made many outstanding contributions to the Colorado River Indian Tribes throughout their lives and were instrumental in the library's development; and

Whereas, in 1966, the CRIT Library moved its materials from the original facility at the old agency tribal office to its present facility.  In September 1970, the Library and Museum building were dedicated with Mrs. Hatch serving as Master of Ceremonies; and

Whereas, the CRIT Library was established to promote intellectual freedom and an understanding of the cultures and heritage of the Colorado River Indian Tribes through preservation, documentation and cultural awareness activities for future generations.  The CRIT Library has enjoyed enormous success in achieving its goals and has provided invaluable information and resources to library patrons over the years; and

Whereas, the CRIT Library provides free service to all tribal members and the general public in and around the Parker community. The library has grown to include more than twelve thousand volumes and currently has nearly two thousand registered users.  The CRIT Library contains unique archival materials on Native Americans and some Japanese internment camp collections, and is seeking to document and translate tribal languages that are in danger of being lost.  The library offers such other beneficial activities as computer classes, science camps and youth learning classes to area residents and tribal members; and

Whereas, the preservation and dissemination of information is vital to a successful and informed society, and the CRIT Library and its dedicated staff over the years are to be commended for outstanding service to the citizens of Arizona.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the Members of the Legislature honor the Colorado River Indian Tribes Library and its dedicated staff for their outstanding contributions to the State of Arizona.