Bill Text: TX SR8 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing the members of the Texas Association of Authors for supporting Texas writers and literacy programs.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-01-17 - Reported enrolled [SR8 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR8-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the members of the Texas Association of Authors for
  their work supporting Texas writers and promoting literacy; and
 
         WHEREAS, Established in 2011, the Texas Association of
  Authors is a nonprofit organization comprised of more than 250
  authors who help other writers find success through the provision
  of workshops, educational events, and marketing opportunities; and
 
         WHEREAS, Members of the association further contribute to
  the community by working with other Texas groups and supporting
  the Super Readers program, an initiative aimed at encouraging
  children to read; last year, through the program, members donated
  more than $10,000 in books to schools, libraries, and other
  community partners; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Authors is committed to
  its ongoing mission of "Bringing Texas Authors to the World," and
  its members are indeed deserving of recognition for their work on
  behalf of Texas writers and readers; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Association
  of Authors for their efforts to promote Texas writers and support
  literacy programs and extend to them best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 17, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
feedback