78S10064 MDM-D By: Bonnen H.R. No. 2R 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.