H.R. No. 456
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Barbara Edson retired from the Midland County Public
Library on January 30, 2015, drawing to a close a notable career as
a librarian that has spanned four decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Oswego, New York, Ms. Edson studied
education and fine arts at the State University of New York, and she
moved to Midland in 1973; the following year, she joined the
circulation department of the Midland library, and over the course
of her exemplary 40-year tenure, she has distinguished herself in a
variety of roles, including periodicals librarian and fine arts
librarian; she is retiring as supervisor of the library's
audiovisual and multimedia department; and
WHEREAS, In her free time, this vibrant woman delights in the
time she spends outdoors, gardening, and woodworking; she is also a
pilot and a motorcycle rider, enthusiasms she shares with her
husband, Allan; she owns four of the couple's five motorcycles,
including a 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Edson's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the patrons of the
Midland County Public Library while earning her the respect and
admiration of her colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride
on a career well spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter
of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Barbara Edson on her retirement
from the Midland County Public Library and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Edson as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 456 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House