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House honors State Librarian Amy Owen for leadership in library development

Utah House of Representatives · February 5, 1991
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The House adopted H.C.R. 23 honoring Amy Owen for long service to Utah libraries and national recognition; sponsors cited her leadership in public-library development and the Utah Library Association hosted a reception for lawmakers.

The Utah House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 23 honoring Amy Owen, the State Librarian, for her long record of service and leadership.

Representative Nancy S. Lyon introduced the resolution, noting Owen's service since 1968 and her national recognition, including being named Librarian of the Year by Library Journal in January 1990. Representatives Birmingham and Bishop spoke in support, praising Owen's leadership in expanding public-library development grants and training programs in rural Utah.

The reading clerk opened and closed the vote on H.C.R. 23; the resolution was passed and will be transmitted as required after receiving 62 affirmative votes and no negatives.

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