H.R. No. 532 is a resolution recognizing Marise McDermott's retirement as president and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio, effective December 31, 2023. The resolution highlights her significant contributions to the museum since she took leadership in 2004, including a $100 million campus expansion and increased attendance. Under her guidance, the museum has hosted various notable exhibits and events, and she has played a vital role in the revitalization of the Broadway Corridor. Prior to her tenure at the Witte Museum, McDermott had a successful career in journalism and has held various leadership positions in cultural organizations.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to McDermott on her retirement and best wishes for her future endeavors, including her new role as president emeritus of the Witte Museum, where she will assist with the leadership transition and the museum's 100th anniversary activities. It acknowledges her numerous accolades and her commitment to enhancing access to Texas's cultural, natural, and historical heritage, affirming her legacy and the impact she has made during her career. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her as a token of high regard from the Texas House.