SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 191
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission for launching the Read Across
Texas program; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Center for the Book is administered by
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to encourage
literacy, library use, and a love of reading throughout Texas;
this year, the center initiated a new statewide reading campaign
to help bring communities together, to celebrate reading, and to
promote discourse on issues that affect all Texans; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Read Across Texas program will
promote a new theme to encourage citizens to reflect on common
experiences, and the theme this year is "The Veteran Experience:
Welcoming Them Home"; every community in Texas is touched by the
sacrifices of our 1,675,000 veterans, and we are all made
stronger by reflecting on their challenges and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission have selected four books relating
to veterans to promote meaningful discussion among citizens; the
center has partnered with the Texas Veterans Commission, the
Military Veterans Peer Network, and public libraries throughout
the state to encourage Texas families and communities to
participate in this important program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Center for the Book and the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission on initiating the
Read Across Texas program and extend to all associated with the
program best wishes for success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this inaugural program.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate