Dedication
Program
December 14, 2002
Welcome by Kountze Mayor, the Honorable Fred
Williams
Invocation by the Reverend Dr. Russ Munch
of First United Methodist Church, Kountze
Raising of the flag by Cub Scout Pack #770, Den #4,
Chet Deaver, Leader
“Star Spangled Banner” and “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” performed by
Rebecca Childress, Raychyl Philmon, and Justin Partlow,
Kountze High School Choir students
Recognition of local officials
by Mayor Williams
Introduction of Elaine Allums, Chairman of Building Committee
and Master of Ceremonies
by Mayor Williams
History of founding of Kountze Public Library
by Rebecca Walton, Kountze Woman’s Club President
History of the Friends and their contribution to the building project
by Willa D. Coe, Friends of Kountze Public Library President
Sandra J. Pickett, Chair of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Meller Allen
Houston Area Library System Coordinator
Recognition of donors
by Elaine Allums
Presentation of the library key to Mayor Williams,
by Elaine Allums, Rebecca Walton and Willa D. Coe
Bailey and Miley Overstreet, great-granddaughters of Joada Allums,
one of the founders, and of Miley Cariker, one of the founders and
former librarian, check out the first book. |
