SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Kier Le'Juan Spates for his outstanding work in making
a difference in the lives of those living with Sickle Cell
Disease; and
WHEREAS, Kier Spates is an accomplished performer and
comedian who has appeared in venues around the world with such
artists as Aretha Franklin, Lyfe Jennings, Music Soul Child, and
Anita Baker; he has performed for military personnel on USO
tours, and he has enjoyed great success as an Emmy-nominated
writer for Steve Harvey's television show; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Spates founded the Kier's Hope Foundation in
Atlanta in 2015 to raise awareness of the issues facing children
and adults with Sickle Cell Disease; now based in Dallas, the
foundation has played a vital role in raising awareness across
Texas of the effects of the disease; and
WHEREAS, He has served as the celebrity ambassador for the
Sickle Cell Disease Society of America and has been an invaluable
supporter to those facing a lifetime of managing the disease; and
WHEREAS, Raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease is
important for the health and safety of Texans across the state,
and it is truly fitting that special recognition be given to Kier
Spates and his foundation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Kier Le'Juan Spates for his
exceptional work on behalf of those suffering from Sickle Cell
Disease and proclaim June of 2019 Kier's Hope Sickle Cell
Awareness Month in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Kier Spates and his foundation.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate