The Texas
Library Association is proud to announce the establishment of the
Patricia Smith Endowment for Excellence. Income from the endowment
may be used by the Executive Director of TLA for any purpose that
is deemed to enhance and enrich the Texas Library Association, its
members, and its activities. Through the generosity of over 65
Charter Donors (as of May 1), each of whom pledged $1000, this
endowment will stand as a tribute to the impact of the Texas
Library Association on the libraries, library users, and
librarians of Texas.
The endowment is also a testament to TLA Executive Director
Patricia Smith, whose unwavering
commitment
to libraries and passion for what they represent sets the standard
for excellence and leadership for Texas librarianship.