89R16629 AMB-D
By: Zwiener H.R. No. 610
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Diane Insley is retiring as director of the San
Marcos Public Library in 2025, drawing to a close an exceptional
career with the institution that has spanned more than three
decades; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Insley first joined the San Marcos Public
Library as a volunteer, and she went on to hold a variety of
positions, including children's librarian, technical services
manager, and public services manager; she was promoted to the post
of library director in 2015, and in that capacity, she has overseen
daily operations, managed and coordinated activities and programs,
and expanded the library's online resources; she has also been
instrumental in guiding the growth of the facility and helped
oversee a major expansion project completed in 2021 that added a
teen room, a makerspace, a technology hub, and an enclosed
children's area, as well as study and meeting rooms; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of San Marcos, Ms. Insley earned
a bachelor's degree in English from Southwest Texas State
University in 1987 and a master's degree from The University of
Texas at Austin in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Diane Insley's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the residents of
San Marcos and earned her the respect and admiration of her
colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Diane Insley on her retirement as
director of the San Marcos Public Library 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. Insley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.