84R21425 RMA-D
By: Márquez H.R. No. 2170
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, J. Eric Evans began a three-year term on the board of
directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas El Paso Branch in
January 2014; and
WHEREAS, Appointed to this position by the Federal Reserve
Board of Governors, Mr. Evans has brought to his new post a wealth
of valuable knowledge and experience; he assumed his present role
as chief executive officer of the Sierra Providence Health Network
in September 2012, and he had previously worked as CEO of the Lake
Pointe Health Network, as vice president of Tenet Healthcare, and
as an industrial engineer at the Saturn Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans has further distinguished himself through
his commendable service on the boards of directors of the Greater El
Paso Chamber of Commerce, the Borderplex Alliance, the Paso del
Norte Health Information Exchange, and the Paso del Norte Surgery
Center, as well as on the advisory boards of the Medical Center of
the Americas and TeVido BioDevices; moreover, he is president-elect
and director of the Southwest Healthcare Executives Association;
and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan holds a bachelor's degree in
industrial management from Purdue University and an MBA from
Harvard University; greatly admired for his contributions to his
chosen field, he was named the 2011 North Texas Young Healthcare
Executive of the Year and an American College of Healthcare
Executives Fellow, and he was also included on the 2012 and 2013
lists of "25 Healthcare Leaders Under 40" by Becker's Hospital
Review; and
WHEREAS, J. Eric Evans has garnered deep respect for his
exemplary professional and civic endeavors, and the Federal Reserve
Bank of Dallas El Paso Branch will benefit from having such a strong
partner providing important input on regional economic conditions;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate J. Eric Evans on his appointment to
the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas El Paso
Branch 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. Evans as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.