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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 494
Introduced by Storer, 43.
WHEREAS, the 2026 Nebraska Library Association's Outstanding Volunteer
Award was presented to Chris Bitner of Valentine, Nebraska, on March 16, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, Chris was nominated for her service as President of the Friends
of the Valentine Public Library by Valentine Public Library Director Carrie
Graham; and
WHEREAS, Chris formed the Friends organization in 2007 and has generated
funding beyond the library's budget for many of Valentine Public Library's
projects while working full-time at the Cherry County Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Chris generated funding and volunteer support for the library's
renovation in 2010, a remodel of the meeting room kitchen, landscaping
projects, and an alternative for more storage; and
WHEREAS, Chris, with the help of Friends, has also helped sponsor the
library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which gifts a free book to
every baby born at the local hospital, and has also helped bring a Little Free
Library to the Valentine community, which has expanded access to books; and
WHEREAS, Chris also acts as a host at the library's annual Friends of the
Library Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and has helped launch the library's first wine
tasting collaboration event and the youth events "Stuffed Animal Sleepover" and
"Elephant and Piggy Party"; and
WHEREAS, Chris's ability to volunteer hours of her time while working a
full-time position reflects her dedication to help foster a lifelong love of
reading in the Valentine community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
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1. That the Legislature congratulates Chris Bitner for being awarded the
2026 Nebraska Library Association's Outstanding Volunteer Award.
2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Chris Bitner.
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