SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 490

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ray Young, who has been named the recipient of a Frist Humanitarian Award for his work at Saint David's Georgetown Hospital; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is named for Dr. Thomas F. Frist, founder of the Hospital Corporation of America, and it is the highest honor presented annually to volunteers, employees, and physicians of hospitals affiliated with the company; and

WHEREAS, Ray Young has been a volunteer greeter at the hospital since 1999, when he began as one of the nine original greeters; over the course of his 18 years with the hospital, he has provided more than 5,200 hours of service; and

WHEREAS, His ready smile and helpful attitude have set a cheerful and reassuring tone for people coming to the hospital, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Ray Young on his exceptional service to Saint David's Georgetown Hospital and extend congratulations to him on receiving a Frist Humanitarian Award; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 23, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate