Recognizing Kier Le'Juan Spates for his work on behalf of those living with sickle-cell disease.

89(R) SR 349 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 349

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 and earned an Emmy

nomination as a 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 Texans' awareness

of the effects of the disease; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Spates 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

condition; 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, 89th

Legislature, hereby commend Kier Le'Juan Spates for his

exceptional work on behalf of those suffering from sickle-cell

disease; 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 May 1, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate