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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 1:54 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: new chair of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sandra J. Pickett appointed chair of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Austin - Governor Rick Perry has appointed Sandra J. Pickett chair of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Pickett has served as a member of the commission since 1995 and has chaired the commission's Audit Committee. State Librarian Peggy D. Rudd notes, "Mrs. Pickett has been a stalwart supporter and advocate for Texas libraries and archives. In her role as commissioner, she has actively worked with State Library staff, the Texas Library Association, elected officials, librarians and citizens across the state to improve library services for Texans. Her advocacy on behalf of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center has been diligent. Her leadership of the commission will serve all of Texas well." Pickett has been active in a wide range of local and state government roles ranging from environmental to history and library activities. She served on the Liberty City Council for 24 years and held state and national offices in councils of government and municipal leagues. She was an organizing member of a local environmental group and advisor to several state agencies effecting statewide changes in environmental regulations. Pickett has chaired the Liberty County Historical Commission and is currently President of the Atascosito Historical Society. She serves as Vice President of Development for Preservation Texas and is a member of several non-profit boards. A native of Alvin, Texas, Pickett is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston. She is married to attorney Ed Pickett and has made her home in Liberty for 38 years. Pickett succeeds Carolyn Palmer of San Antonio as chair of the commission. Palmer served the commission from 1989 to 2002, and chaired the commission from 1991 to 2002. Her commission term expired Sep. 2001. Palmer was formally thanked by the commission for her leadership and stewardship of the agency with a resolution passed Sep. 17, 2001. Deborah Littrell Director Library Development Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 Phone 512-463-5456 Fax 512-463-8800 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
