HCR 212 — House concurrent resolution honoring the amazing Brooks Memorial Library Director Starr LaTronica

R-259State Pageof 1Vermont House of 1Representatives No.Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R.

R-259.212 Offered by Representatives Burke of Brattleboro, Goodnow of Brattleboro, Kornheiser of Brattleboro, Eastes of Guilford, Goldman of Rockingham, Long of Newfane, Mrowicki of Putney, and Sibilia of Dover Offered by Senators Harrison and Hashim House concurrent resolution honoring the amazing Brooks Memorial Library Director Starr LaTronica Whereas, Starr LaTronica, a 1980 University of California, Berkeley graduate, and a former children’s librarian at that city’s public library, had eyed Brattleboro as a potential home for her family, and Whereas, after working in California, she became the youth services/outreach manager at the Four County Library System in Binghamton, New York, and Whereas, a decade ago, her dream career opportunity became available, and the ideal match between the Brooks Memorial Library and Starr LaTronica, as the library’s new director, came to fruition, and Whereas, as the Brooks’ new librarian, she immediately immersed herself in the Bratttleboro community, gaining valuable insight into why Brattleboro is a special place, and Whereas, Starr LaTronica has nurtured a broad library collection encompassing informative and stimulating books and serials, as well as sundry other items, ranging from Brattleboro Museum passes to snowshoes;

House concurrent resolution honoring the amazing Brooks Memorial Library Director Starr LaTronica.

(H.C.R.212) Offered by Representatives Burke of Brattleboro, Goodnow of Brattleboro, Kornheiser of Brattleboro, Eastes of Guilford, Goldman of Rockingham, Long of Newfane, Mrowicki of Putney, and Sibilia of Dover Offered by Senators Harrison and Hashim Whereas, Starr LaTronica, a 1980 University of California, Berkeley graduate, and a former children’s librarian at that city’s public library, had eyed Brattleboro as a potential home for her family, and Whereas, after working in California, she became the youth services/outreach manager at the Four County Library System in Binghamton, New York, and Whereas, a decade ago, her dream career opportunity became available, and the ideal match between the Brooks Memorial Library and Starr LaTronica, as the library’s new director, came to fruition, and Whereas, as the Brooks’ new librarian, she immediately immersed herself in the Bratttleboro community, gaining valuable insight into why Brattleboro is a special place, and Whereas, Starr LaTronica has nurtured a broad library collection encompassing informative and stimulating books and serials, as well as sundry other items, ranging from Brattleboro Museum passes to snowshoes;

and has curated an enticing menu of speakers and diverse programs for the public’s edification and enjoyment,enjoyment, and and Whereas, technology has greatly changed the role of a public library in the 21st century;

a customized online database has replaced the historic card catalog, numerous digital resources are now essential for daily living, and Starr LaTronica has ensured there is internet access for all patrons,patrons, and and Whereas, the Brooks Memorial Library continually confronts the demanding realities of homelessness and addiction in Brattleboro, and under Starr LaTronica’s thoughtful leadership, these challenges have been addressed compassionately and creatively,creatively, and and Whereas, in April 2026, Starr LaTronica, whose career achievements include working with staff and trustees to secure a federal grant for important capital improvements, and her prominent national roles in children’s librarianship and on book award panels will conclude a superb tenure as Brooks Memorial Library Director, now thereforetherefore be it be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:

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