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Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library

Photo of the Dorris Van Doren Library

Grand Opening Celebration
March 16, 2005

 
The grand opening for the Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library was held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005.  The dedication ceremony  was held in the new auditorium and featured many prominent speakers:

Cheryl Bernero - Branch Manager - Welcome and Introduction of Staff

Carol A. Brey-Casiano - Director of Libraries - President, American Library Association

Anthony Cobos - City Council Representative District 8 - Mayor Pro Tem

Mary Jo Lee - President, El Paso Public Library Board of Directors

Gretchen Trominski - President, Friends of the Westside Libraries

Ivonne R. Jimenez - Extension Services Administrator - El Paso Public Library

Karen Hasslinger - Mrs. Van Doren’s Daughter - Remarks about Mrs. Dorris Van Doren

Mary Holguin - Friend and Co-worker of Dorris Van Doren

Robert Skimin - Author and former member of the EPPL Board

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo - Blessing of the Library Building

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Photo of Anthony Cobos  
Anthony Cobos - City Council Representative District 8 - Mayor Pro Tem
 
  Photo of Mary Jo Lee
Mary Jo Lee - President, El Paso Public Library Board of Directors
 
Photo of Gretchen Trominski  
Gretchen Trominski - President, Friends of the Westside Libraries
 
  Photo of Ivonne Jimenez
Ivonne R. Jimenez - Extension Services Administrator - El Paso Public Library
 
Photo of Karen Hasslinger  
Karen Hasslinger - Mrs. Van Doren’s Daughter - Remarks about Mrs. Dorris Van Doren
 
  Photo of Mary Holguin
Mary Holguin - Friend and Co-worker of Dorris Van Doren
 
Picture of Robert Skimin  
Robert Skimin - Author and former member of the EPPL Board
 
  Photo of members from the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo bless the library building.
 
Phot of Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
 
  Photo of Amy Camp and Alisa Gonzalez
Librarians Aimee Camp (l) and Alisa Gonzalez (r) welcomed the guests and provided tours.
 
Photo of refreshments being served  
Refreshments were served during the reception.
 
  Photo of the Taumbu Latin Jazz Quintet
Music was provided by the Taumbu Latin Jazz Quintet
 

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