TITLE: Congratulating Diane Insley on her retirement as director of the San Marcos Public Library.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Diane Insley on her retirement as director of the San Marcos Public Library.

FULL TEXT:
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. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 610 was adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House