H.R. No. 1351
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Carol Lovelady retired as director of
  Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on May 31, 2020; and
         WHEREAS, A longtime member of the museum board, Ms. Lovelady
  served as president from 2010 to 2012; in that role, she spearheaded
  extensive renovations to Pioneer Town, one of the museum's most
  popular exhibitions; she stepped in as interim director in May
  2016, and she was appointed permanently the following January; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Lovelady worked tirelessly for the betterment
  of the museum, and she raised its profile across the region and
  beyond with a signature fundraising event, Unveiled: Rococo, which
  celebrated its extensive collection of French antiques; in
  addition, she oversaw the integration of the museum with the Center
  for the Study of the American West, an academic center at West Texas
  A&M University that is headquartered at PPHM; she also strengthened
  relationships with the Texas Historical Commission and with
  collectors of early Texas art; moreover, her skillful guidance
  helped staff members develop their talents; and
         WHEREAS, Descended from early settlers of Amarillo,
  Ms. Lovelady delighted in visiting the museum as a child; she
  earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Baylor University and
  a master's degree in advertising from Syracuse University and
  embarked on a career in the media and public relations; over the
  years, she worked for the Amarillo Globe-News, the former High
  Plains Baptist Hospital, and KACV-TV; she has given generously of
  her time and expertise to such organizations as the Presbyterian
  Home for Children, and in 2014, she was named Globe-News Woman of
  the Year; and
         WHEREAS, Carol Lovelady greatly benefited Panhandle-Plains
  Historical Museum through her vision, leadership, and commitment to
  excellence, and her contributions to its success have earned the
  lasting appreciation of her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Carol Lovelady for her service as director
  of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 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. Lovelady as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Price
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1351 was adopted by the House on May
  26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House