SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Jim McDermott, who has been honored with the 2009
Lifetime Achievement Award for Staff Leadership by the National
Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare; and
WHEREAS, The chief executive officer of Mental Health
Mental Retardation of Tarrant County, Dr. McDermott has for many
years worked tirelessly to secure the needed resources to develop
community-based alternatives for people with serious mental
illnesses or mental retardation who would otherwise be relegated
to institutional care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McDermott has also played a vital role in
shaping public policy, serving on the Mental Health Task Force
that was charged with restructuring the community-based service
delivery system in Texas; the Tarrant County center is frequently
chosen by state officials as a pilot site for new initiatives;
and
WHEREAS, A creative and energetic leader, Dr. McDermott
brings out the best in his staff and colleagues, and he is truly
deserving of recognition for his commitment to caring for the
most vulnerable members of our society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jim McDermott on his dedication
to providing care and security for those with mental disabilities
and extend congratulations to him on receiving the 2009 Lifetime
Achievement Award for Staff Leadership from the National Council
for Community Behavioral Healthcare; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 10, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate