1-1 1 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 2-20 ______________________________________ 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. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate