MS HC51

Recognizes the Mississippi State Library's 200th anniversary on January 31, 2018, tracing its inception to a January 31, 1818 legislative resolution for purchasing the state's first collection of books and maps.

Notes the library's historical significance, including being the second finest library of its kind in the Union by 1891 (behind only Massachusetts) and the third largest law library in the United States by 1961.

Documents the library's locations across three buildings: the Old Capitol, New Capitol (until 1973), Carroll Gartin Justice Building (1973-2008), and the new Carroll Gartin Justice Building (2008-present).

Recognizes the library's extensive collections including English and Canadian court reports from 1801-1982, Congressional Record from 1789-present, Federal Register from 1936-present, and comprehensive Mississippi legal resources.

Directs distribution of the resolution to the State Librarian and Capitol Press Corps.