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89(R) HR 1475 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1475
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Book Festival is marking the 30th
anniversary of its founding in 2025, and this occasion provides a
fitting opportunity to recognize the organization for its
outstanding efforts to celebrate Texas authors, promote the joys of
reading, and support public libraries across the state; and
WHEREAS, Organized by Texas First Lady Laura Bush, a former
librarian, along with Mary Margaret Farabee and a group of
committed volunteers, this remarkable nonprofit was established in
1995, and it held its first festival in November of the following
year; in the decades since, the Texas Book Festival has become one
of the most prestigious and longest-running literary festivals in
the nation; drawing over 40,000 attendees each fall, the event
features more than 250 authors from around the world, and
festivities include a variety of author presentations and panels,
book signings, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly
activities; also connected with the celebration are the First
Edition Literary Gala and the Lit Crawl afterparty; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the annual festival, TBF runs several
year-round literary and literacy initiatives; its Reading Rock
Stars and Real Reads programs inspire the next generation of
readers and writers by bringing acclaimed authors and illustrators
to schools, and its Texas Library Grants award public libraries
funds to expand their collections; over the years, the organization
has donated more than 188,000 books to students in Title I schools
and over $3.6 million to public libraries; and
WHEREAS, In the course of the past three decades, the Texas
Book Festival has made vital contributions to the rich cultural
tapestry of the Lone Star State, and the organization is indeed
worthy of recognition on this important milestone in its history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Book Festival on the
occasion of its 30th anniversary and extend to all those associated
with this noteworthy organization sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Book Festival as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Darby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1475 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House