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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize Larry David Carroll on the occasion of his retirement
 1-5     from more than 25 years of superb state service; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Beginning his employment with the Department of
 1-7     Public Welfare in Jacksboro on February 26, 1973, he transferred
 1-8     to the Texas Department of Health on June 1, 1973, to inspect
 1-9     nursing homes; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In September, 1993, the legislature transferred
1-11     his responsibilities from the health department to the Texas
1-12     Department of Human Services; a generalist surveyor also known
1-13     as a health facility specialist from 1973 to 1993, Mr. Carroll
1-14     was named quality assurance coordinator for the region; he served
1-15     in that capacity from 1993 to the present; and
1-16           WHEREAS, With his well-known expertise, David was depended
1-17     upon by regional and state office staff; his input into licensure
1-18     questions was vital, as well as his guidance on questions of
1-19     personal home care issues, adult day care facilities, team
1-20     leader responsibilities, sanitation issues, enforcement actions,
1-21     and procedures; and
1-22           WHEREAS, An excellent team leader, David Carroll has
1-23     effectively guided other surveyors in the correct protocols;
1-24     he has taken great pride in his region's presenting the best
 2-1     survey and complaint packets, and he has been proud that they
 2-2     show excellent work by the staff; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Among other assets he has brought to his work
 2-4     are his outstanding ability to research; David could always be
 2-5     depended upon to find the answer; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Acknowledged by nursing home staff and co-workers,
 2-7     David Carroll has made a distinct difference to residents of
 2-8     long-term care facilities in our state; Mr. Carroll has been a
 2-9     dedicated and highly effective state employee, and his knowledge
2-10     and his experience will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-12     76th Legislature, hereby commend Larry David Carroll for his
2-13     excellent career of more than 25 years with the State of Texas
2-14     and for his contributions to the citizens of the State of Texas;
2-15     and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-17     him as an expression of the highest esteem and regard of the
2-18     Texas Senate.
2-19                                                                 Haywood
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2-21                                          President of the Senate
2-22                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-23                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-24                                  on March 4, 1999.
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2-26                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-28                                           Member, Texas Senate