78S10064 MDM-D

By:  Bonnen                                                       H.R. No. 2  



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Linda Holt is retiring as director of Central 
Emergency Medical Services (CEMS) in West Columbia on June 30, 
2003, and this occasion presents an ideal opportunity to commend 
her for her valuable contributions to her community; and
	WHEREAS, A pioneer in advanced care for the Brazoria County 
area and the guiding force behind CEMS since its first ambulance 
responded to a call on July 7, 1979, Mrs. Holt has wholeheartedly 
dedicated her time and energy to this vital, life-saving 
organization for nearly a quarter-century; and
	WHEREAS, Initially funded by private donations and staffed by 
volunteers, CEMS has steadily grown under Mrs. Holt's able 
leadership, and its resources today include four ambulances and 
nine full-time and five part-time paramedic/emergency medical 
technician staff members, as well as district funding; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Holt taught the first paramedic classes in 
Brazoria County and CEMS was the first emergency service in the 
county to employ paramedics, an initiative which has saved 
countless lives over the years; and
	WHEREAS, This highly regarded individual can look back on her 
career with great pride, for she has set high standards of 
excellence to which all members of her profession may aspire; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Linda Holt on 
her retirement as director of Central Emergency Medical Services 
and extend to her sincere best wishes as she begins an exciting new 
chapter in her life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Holt as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.