81R38060 CBE-D
By: Geren H.R. No. 3052
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Throughout the Regular Session of the 81st Texas
Legislature, nurse practitioner Tim Flynn has helped to enhance and
maintain the health of countless employees and public officials who
work in the Capitol Complex; and
WHEREAS, Seeing some 30 people a day, Mr. Flynn provides
diagnosis and treatment of many conditions, and he also works in
conjunction with a doctor of the day during the session; his
expertise often saves patients from having to take time off from
work to make a costly visit to the doctor's office or even the
emergency room; and
WHEREAS, A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Flynn has a
bachelor's degree in nursing from The University of Texas at
Austin; originally employed by the Texas Department of Human
Services when he began his tenure as the Capitol nurse in 1992, he
became an employee of the Department of Public Safety the following
year, and is today employed by the Department of State Health
Services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flynn completed his master's degree in nursing
at UT with a perfect 4.0 grade point average in May 2002 and became
certified as an advanced practice nurse, or nurse practitioner,
with a wider range of responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Flynn enjoys the love and
support of his family, including his wife, Becky, and his daughter,
Jessica; and
WHEREAS, Recognized on May 8, 2007, with the Austin Advanced
Practice Nurses Alliance Award of Excellence, this exemplary health
care professional has earned the respect and friendship of all who
work at the Capitol; reliable, hard-working, and knowledgeable, he
is justly esteemed for the skill, compassion, and good humor with
which he faithfully discharges the duties of his post; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Tim Flynn for his outstanding service as
Capitol nurse practitioner and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Flynn as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.