H.R. No. 75
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kent Shields is retiring as president and chief
executive officer of C. C. Young in June 2013, and it is most
fitting to take this opportunity to recognize him for his
impressive achievements; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Wichita State University, Mr. Shields
served his country with distinction in the U.S. Air Force as a
transportation officer; during his 25-year military tenure, he
completed his MBA at the University of Oklahoma, and following his
retirement from the service, he returned to school, earning his
master's degree in gerontology from the University of North Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shields joined C. C. Young as an intern while he
was working on his master's, and he was hired as an assistant
administrator in 1995; he went on to hold a number of prominent
positions, including vice president, chief operations officer, and
interim president, before being named president in 2011; under his
able guidance, the company has undertaken important renovation and
construction projects on Asbury Independent Living, The Point, and
The Overlook facilities; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan has further served his profession
on the boards of LeadingAge Texas, a state association, and
Umphress Terrace, a low-income community in Pleasant Grove
sponsored by C. C. Young; he has also contributed to the Military
Officers Association of America in his role as secretary; and
WHEREAS, Recognized by a loving family as the best husband,
dad, and grandpa in the world, Mr. Shields has shared 47 happy years
with his wife, Mary; they are the proud parents of three children
and doting grandparents of six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, An expert harmonica player wannabe, king of karaoke,
sometimes barista assistant, and all-around big cheese,
Mr. Shields is leaving a staff that will miss not only his
administrative abilities, but also his skill as an awards presenter
and his talent as grill master extraordinaire who has contributed
greatly to the fun of the annual picnics; along with all these
attributes, his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence have greatly benefited C. C. Young, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Kent Shields on his
retirement as president and CEO of C. C. Young and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Shields as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Sheets
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 75 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House