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MS SR17

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Talking Book Services at the Mississippi Library Commission for 50 years of service on July 1, 2020
  • Service established July 1, 1970, to provide library materials to Mississippians with visual, physical, or organic reading disabilities
  • Started with 1,200 patrons and evolved from vinyl records to cassette tapes, digital cartridges, downloadable materials, and Braille books
  • Currently serves close to 5,000 registered patrons who borrow over 130,000 items per year
  • Includes Large Print Direct program since 1998 that mails large print books to eligible patrons

Legislative Description

Recognize Talking Book Services on 50th Anniversary.

Last Action

Immediate Release

3/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2020

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