SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 725
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Pamela A. Carley on the occasion of her retirement 
after 19 years as a member of the board of the Employees 
Retirement System of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The first woman to ever serve on the board and 
three-term board member, Pamela Carley previously served as 
both vice chair and chair; she has served with three executive 
directors of the system, which has been under the leadership of 
only six executive directors in 56 years; and
	WHEREAS, Pamela Carley is the director of the Office of 
Consumer Services and Rights Protection at the Texas Department 
of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Lubbock, Pamela began her career with 
the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation at 
Lubbock State School in 1969 as a psychology student and later 
served as a caseworker and director of Programs and Support 
Services; she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 1972 
from Texas Tech University and completed 21 hours in the special 
education master's program; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Carley is the longest-serving board member 
of the Employees Retirement System; she was appointed in 1984 as 
an employee-member to fill a vacancy and successfully ran for 
election in 1985 and 1991; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Pamela A. Carley has 
been an inspiration to those who have had the pleasure to know her 
and work with her at the Employees Retirement System of Texas and 
the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Pamela A. Carley for her 19 
years of loyal service to state employees and retirees through 
her exceptional service with the Employees Retirement System of 
Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate