The resolution honors Kathy Shannon for her remarkable service as the executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland, from which she retired on October 1, 2023. Ms. Shannon joined the museum in 1995 as the director of education, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the museum's offerings, including the addition of a transportation wing and the establishment of an educational hall and mineral gallery. Under her leadership, the museum underwent significant renovations and launched a state-of-the-art STEAM education center, enhancing its mission to educate the public about petroleum and related sciences.

In addition to her contributions to the museum, Ms. Shannon has been actively involved in the broader museum community, serving as board president of the Texas Association of Museums and receiving the TAM President's Award in 2016. She has also contributed to local education initiatives and collaborated with the Texas Education Agency. The resolution expresses the Texas Legislature's gratitude for her leadership and dedication, congratulating her on her retirement and wishing her well in her future endeavors. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.