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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 17, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate