89R17782 TBO-D
By: Campbell S.R. No. 427
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History is
celebrating its 10th anniversary in April 2025; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding organization traces its roots to
2014, when B. Alan Bourgeois established the first museum dedicated
to preserving the legacy of Texas authors; since its inception, the
nonprofit has curated a comprehensive collection of rare
manuscripts, first editions, personal papers, and other literary
artifacts, helping to ensure that the state's rich literary history
is accessible to researchers, historians, educators, and the
general public; in addition, the organization has demonstrated a
steadfast commitment to supporting the publishing industry in
Texas, which annually generates more than $500 million in tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS, TAMIH has worked to enhance literary education
through partnerships with schools, libraries, and cultural
institutions; the organization has also established a number of
educational outreach programs such as writing workshops, lectures,
book signings, and other special events to foster appreciation for
literature and to help to develop future authors; and
WHEREAS, This year, TAMIH is marking its 10th anniversary
with a variety of fun and engaging programs; the organization is
hosting the Y'all Write Challenge in March, and during its Lone Star
Festival in June, it plans to set a world record by featuring 120
Texas authors who will read from their published works for more than
30 hours; and
WHEREAS, By highlighting the stories and achievements of
Texas authors, TAMIH is enriching the cultural fabric of the Lone
Star State and inspiring future generations of writers, and the
organization is indeed worthy of special recognition on this
special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Texas Authors Museum &
Institute of History and extend to all those affiliated with the
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for TAMIH as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.