H.R. No. 1351
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carol Lovelady retired as director of
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on May 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, A longtime member of the museum board, Ms. Lovelady
served as president from 2010 to 2012; in that role, she spearheaded
extensive renovations to Pioneer Town, one of the museum's most
popular exhibitions; she stepped in as interim director in May
2016, and she was appointed permanently the following January; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lovelady worked tirelessly for the betterment
of the museum, and she raised its profile across the region and
beyond with a signature fundraising event, Unveiled: Rococo, which
celebrated its extensive collection of French antiques; in
addition, she oversaw the integration of the museum with the Center
for the Study of the American West, an academic center at West Texas
A&M University that is headquartered at PPHM; she also strengthened
relationships with the Texas Historical Commission and with
collectors of early Texas art; moreover, her skillful guidance
helped staff members develop their talents; and
WHEREAS, Descended from early settlers of Amarillo,
Ms. Lovelady delighted in visiting the museum as a child; she
earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Baylor University and
a master's degree in advertising from Syracuse University and
embarked on a career in the media and public relations; over the
years, she worked for the Amarillo Globe-News, the former High
Plains Baptist Hospital, and KACV-TV; she has given generously of
her time and expertise to such organizations as the Presbyterian
Home for Children, and in 2014, she was named Globe-News Woman of
the Year; and
WHEREAS, Carol Lovelady greatly benefited Panhandle-Plains
Historical Museum through her vision, leadership, and commitment to
excellence, and her contributions to its success have earned the
lasting appreciation of her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Carol Lovelady for her service as director
of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and extend to her sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Lovelady as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1351 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House