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          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 22, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate