TITLE: Congratulating David J. Maland of Tyler on his retirement as clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

SUMMARY: Congratulating David J. Maland of Tyler on his retirement as clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, David J. Maland of Tyler is retiring as clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on September 3, 2015, concluding an exemplary tenure that has spanned more than two decades, and causing some consternation to the many people who have come to depend on his superhuman powers of administration; and WHEREAS, Since 1992, Dave Maland has rendered extraordinary service in his role as clerk; he has maintained an outstanding level of efficiency while managing a docket widely recognized as one of the busiest in the country; through his determination to streamline and improve procedures such as electronic filing under seal, he has made an enormous impact at the national level as well; he has served as chair of the U.S. District Clerks Advisory Group and of the Clerks Council of the Federal Court Clerks Association, and also as a member of the U.S. Courts Human Resources Advisory Council; and WHEREAS, Mr. Maland is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the William Mitchell College of Law; he began his career in public service in 1980 as deputy-in-charge of the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in St. Paul, Minnesota, and he went on to serve as chief deputy clerk of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1986 to 1992; since moving to Tyler, he has been active in the community as chair of the East Texas Combined Federal Campaign, and he has served First Christian Church as an elder, board member, and praise band member; he currently chairs the board of Disciples Homes, which provides housing for low-income seniors; and WHEREAS, Through his vision, leadership, and unyielding commitment to excellence, Dave Maland has greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and although his departure is a source of considerable dismay in many quarters, he will continue to enjoy the deep respect and admiration of all who are fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate David J. Maland on his retirement as clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Maland as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3454 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House