79S31246 CBE-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 426



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For the past quarter-century, Suzy Boldrick has been 
dedicated to making hospice care available to the citizens of 
Midland, and her exemplary efforts have been recognized with the 
Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2006; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime volunteer in the health care field, this 
esteemed Texan recognized the need for hospice in the Midland 
community, and in 1981 she joined with other advocates to found 
Hospice of Midland; she played a key role in helping to establish 
the organization's infrastructure and then worked to educate local 
physicians about what hospice care could offer; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Boldrick went on to become the organization's 
first volunteer coordinator, inspiring many others to lend their 
time caring for end-of-life patients, and she initiated a program 
to serve children dealing with the loss of a loved one; years later 
when Hospice of Midland had outgrown its offices, she contributed 
considerable time and energy to the capital campaign, which 
successfully raised money for a renovation and expansion, and she 
was quick to paint and ready rooms when Hospice of Midland opened an 
inpatient unit at Midland Memorial Hospital; moreover, she has 
served on the hospice's board three times, including one term as 
president; and
	WHEREAS, From its inception and through every stage of its 
growth, Hospice of Midland has benefited immeasurably from the 
passion and commitment of Suzy Boldrick, and her receipt of the 
Jefferson Award for Public Service justly honors her outstanding 
work; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Suzy Boldrick 
on her receipt of the 2006 Jefferson Award for Public Service and 
extend to her deep appreciation for her steadfast contributions to 
Hospice of Midland and to the community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Boldrick as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.