LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Delaware Free Branch Library upon
the occasion of celebrating its 100th year of existence

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 citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Delaware Free Branch Library upon the occasion of celebrating its
100th year of existence, to be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at
its Grand Opening Celebration; and
WHEREAS, The current home of the Delaware Free Branch Library of the
Western Sullivan Public Library, resides in a historical building on
Lower Main Street in Callicoon, New York, and is celebrating its 100th
year of existence; and
WHEREAS, Designed by William Kohler, Jones, Beers, & Co. of Bingham-
ton, New York, the building was constructed in 1913, to house the First
National Bank of Callicoon, and later, the United National Bank; and
WHEREAS, The library, originally founded in July of 1951, was outgrow-
ing its space on the second floor of the Callicoon Fire House; through
the generosity of Mrs. Pauline Kautz, the library was able to move into
its new home in December of 1970; and
WHEREAS, Built in classic Revival style, the Delaware Free Branch
Library building is on the National Register of Historic Places; the
second floor was home to the Masons, Delaware Free Lodge No. 561, until
December 2012, when the library again needed room for expansion; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, an addition was constructed earlier this year
which included the installation of an elevator to provide access to all
levels of the library; the second floor renovations are planned for
mid-2013; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an insti-
tution of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in it deliberations to
commend the Delaware Free Branch Library upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 100th year of existence; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Delaware Free Branch Library.