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          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 1, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate