Recognizing Friends of the Dallas Public Library on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

89(R) SR 384 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 384

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 State of Texas, 89th

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

from the Texas Senate.

Johnson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 10, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate