SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 57
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Mark Majek, who is retiring as director of operations
  after a remarkable tenure of service with the Texas Board of
  Nursing; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mark Majek joined the Texas Board of Nursing more
  than three decades ago, and over the course of his career, he has
  demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the board's mission and
  to promoting the well-being of all Texans; and
 
         WHEREAS, Among his many accomplishments, Mark oversaw the
  development of two key nurse licensure databases, and he was
  instrumental in expanding the board's customer service division
  in response to the increased demand for information during
  statewide emergencies; he established special licensing
  processes to aid in the recruitment of nurses and the expansion
  of health care services along the coast after Hurricane Harvey,
  and his leadership and prudent judgment were crucial in managing
  the influx of nursing professionals to the state in the wake of
  Hurricane Katrina; and
 
         WHEREAS, Changes he implemented enabled the agency to
  transition to a paperless licensing process, which proved timely
  at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his contributions to
  the board's operations were critical to efforts to bolster the
  state's workforce of nurses; during this period of public fear
  and uncertainty, Mark steadfastly guided his staff in operations
  and led the charge in disseminating information to members of the
  public that helped to minimize tension and establish
  transparency; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mark's expertise and years of experience also
  included shaping nursing regulation at the national level, and he
  served the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on
  numerous committees and in a number of leadership positions,
  including as chair of the licensure verification task force and
  as Area III director on the council's board of directors; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mark's wisdom and discernment in policy formation
  and administration were an invaluable asset to the board, and he
  assisted his colleagues during many legislative sessions in such
  matters as developing priorities for legislative appropriations
  requests and responding to questions from the legislature
  regarding the agency's funding; and
 
         WHEREAS, Over the years, Mark has upheld the highest values
  of the Texas Board of Nursing and has exhibited exemplary
  leadership, diligence, and dedication; he has earned the respect
  and admiration of his colleagues, legislative officials, and
  members of the nursing profession, and it is truly fitting that
  he receive special recognition on his many contributions to the
  Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Mark Majek on his
  distinguished career and his outstanding service to the Texas
  Board of Nursing and extend to him congratulations on his
  retirement and best wishes for the future; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on November 30, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate