Bill Text: TX HR445 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Pauline Lam on her retirement as director of the Cedar Park Public Library.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-01 - Reported enrolled [HR445 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR445-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 445

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After 34 years, Pauline Lam is retiring as director
of the Cedar Park Public Library on January 31, 2015, and the
conclusion of her outstanding career provides a fitting opportunity
to reflect on the contributions of this esteemed professional; and
WHEREAS, Born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Canada,
Ms. Lam earned her bachelor's degree from the University of British
Columbia before moving to Texas to attend graduate school; after
obtaining her master's degree in library science from The
University of Texas at Austin, she became the first director of the
Cedar Park Public Library in December 1980; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lam is the city's longest-serving employee, and
over the past three decades, she has seen Cedar Park grow from a
population of less than 3,500 to more than 60,000 people; in her
time as director, she has helped the library transform into a center
for lifelong learning; working along with the Library Foundation
and Friends of the Library, she has written and acquired a number of
grants during her tenure, which, along with fund-raisers, have
generated nearly $1 million to support the institution; and
WHEREAS, The library facility has expanded from its original
500-square-foot storefront to its current 25,000-square-foot
building, and many additional positive changes have taken place
under Ms. Lam's supervision; beyond books, the library also has a
variety of media and technology materials to offer its patrons, as
well as opportunities for continued education and group
collaboration; and
WHEREAS, The proud mother of two daughters, Candace and
Megan, Ms. Lam plans to enjoy her retirement by spending more time
with her loved ones, traveling, volunteering, taking classes, and
simply relaxing at home; and
WHEREAS, Pauline Lam's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Cedar Park, 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 Pauline Lam on her retirement as
director of the Cedar Park 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. Lam as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 445 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House