TITLE: Congratulating Barbara Edson on her retirement from the Midland County Public Library.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Barbara Edson on her retirement from the Midland County Public Library.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House