H.R. No. 57 is a resolution recognizing Chi-mei Lin's retirement as the chief executive officer of the Chinese Community Center in Houston, effective December 2024, after over twenty years of dedicated service. Ms. Lin began her career at the center in 1999 as the associate executive director and became CEO in 2002. Under her leadership, the organization transformed from a language school into a comprehensive agency offering job training and senior services to individuals of all ethnicities. She has been instrumental in fostering collaborations to enhance community services and has significantly contributed to the center's growth, including achieving national accreditation for the CCC Child Development Center and overseeing major building campaigns.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to Ms. Lin for her impactful career and extends best wishes for her future endeavors. It acknowledges her vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the mission of the Chinese Community Center, emphasizing the lasting impact of her contributions on the organization and the Greater Houston community. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Ms. Lin as a token of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives.