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78R12220 JH-D

By:  Ritter                                                       H.R. No. 803



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, This year marks the conclusion of a distinguished 
tenure with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental 
Retardation (TDMHMR) for Pamela A. Carley, and her retirement as 
director of the organization's Office of Consumer Services and 
Rights Protection provides a fitting opportunity to recognize her 
outstanding service to this state; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Lubbock, Ms. Carley graduated from Texas 
Tech University with a degree in psychology in 1972 and also pursued 
graduate studies in special education; and
	WHEREAS, She began her career at Lubbock State School, where 
she worked for more than six years and served as a caseworker, 
volunteer services coordinator, director of social services, and 
director of programs and support services; and
	WHEREAS, In 1976, Ms. Carley joined the staff of the TDMHMR as 
the assistant deputy commissioner for mental retardation services; 
she ascended the ranks of the organization, serving as an 
administrator of consumer and employee safety and health-related 
programs, before assuming her current post in 1982; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Carley is also a longstanding leader on the 
Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees; she has been a 
member of the board since 1984, and over the course of her 
three-term tenure, she has ably served as both its chair and vice 
chair; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Carley has won widespread respect and admiration 
for her dedication to serving the people of Texas, and it is a 
pleasure to join in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Pamela A. Carley on the occasion of 
her retirement 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. Carley as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.