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          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 10, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate