89R3678 CJM-D
By: Johnson S.R. No. 384
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends of the Dallas Public Library is marking the
75th anniversary of its founding in 2025, and this occasion
provides a welcome opportunity to recognize the organization's
outstanding record of service to the residents of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1950, this venerable nonprofit
organization helps support the Dallas Public Library's 30 locations
and nearly 400 employees; by launching grassroots campaigns and
securing grants, the group has raised funds that have allowed the
library to expand hours, increase staffing, install Reading Ready
Play Spaces at all branches, and finance staff development, early
childhood literacy, child and adult education programs, and
multicultural family programming; moreover, the organization
played a vital role in passing a 2017 bond that funded the
construction of a new library, the replacement of another, and a
range of improvements at the central branch; and
WHEREAS, For three quarters of a century, Friends of the
Dallas Public Library has advocated for the library and supported
its mission to strengthen the community and build equity by
connecting people, inspiring curiosity, and advancing lives, and it
is a privilege to honor the organization on this important
milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Friends of the Dallas
Public Library and extend to all those associated with the group
sincere best wishes for continued success with their important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.