SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 427
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 State of Texas, 89th
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 from the Texas
Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate