H.R. No. 987
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mary Louise Smith of Pflugerville is celebrating her
retirement from Texas Health and Human Services on March 28, 2019,
providing a fitting opportunity to reflect on the contributions of
this esteemed health care professional; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Ms. Smith began her career with
the state as a registered psychiatric nurse at Austin State
Hospital, where she was well regarded for her compassion and
communication skills as she cared for chronically mentally ill and
hearing impaired patients; she later moved to the Regulatory
Division of the Texas Department of State Health Services to work as
a nurse consultant in health facility licensing; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith went on to serve as a nurse surveyor with
Texas Health and Human Services, and in that role, she has conducted
compliance surveys and complaint investigations in health care
facilities statewide; in the course of her tenure, her wealth of
knowledge and exceptional leadership have garnered her the respect
and admiration of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Mary Louise Smith's dedication, professionalism,
and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited her fellow
Texans, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent
as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Louise Smith on her retirement
from Texas Health and Human Services and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Cole
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 987 was adopted by the House on April
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House