By Counts                                              H.R. No. 363
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Larry David Carroll has been a dedicated state
 1-2     employee for more than 26 years, and, on the occasion of his
 1-3     retirement, it is indeed appropriate to recognize him for his
 1-4     exceptional service to the citizens of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Carroll's tenure with the state began on
 1-6     February 26, 1973, with the Texas Department of Public Welfare;
 1-7     since that time, he has distinguished himself as an inspector of
 1-8     nursing homes, as a health facility specialist, and as a regional
 1-9     quality assurance coordinator for the Texas Department of Human
1-10     Services; and
1-11           WHEREAS, A registered sanitarian, Mr. Carroll has long held
1-12     positions of leadership as a regional representative for statewide
1-13     committees and policy development work groups and most recently
1-14     played a pivotal role in the redesign of the long-term care
1-15     regulatory computer system; and
1-16           WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has lent his wisdom and
1-17     insight to regional and state office staff as questions have arisen
1-18     through the years about licensure, adult day-care facilities, team
1-19     leader responsibilities, sanitation, and enforcement actions and
1-20     about policies and procedures too numerous to mention; and
1-21           WHEREAS, With his commitment to excellence, Larry David
1-22     Carroll has made a positive difference in the lives of many
1-23     residents of long-term care facilities in the Lone Star State, and
1-24     although his dedication, knowledge, and experience will be sorely
 2-1     missed by his colleagues, his many years of exceptional service
 2-2     will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature  hereby commend Larry David Carroll for his outstanding
 2-5     tenure with the Texas Department of Human Services and the State of
 2-6     Texas; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Carroll as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.