SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 315
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Stephen Mansfield, who is retiring on December 31,
2019, as president and chief executive officer of Methodist
Health System after a distinguished 46-year career in the health
care field; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mansfield joined Methodist Health System in
2006 after having served with distinction at Saint Vincent Health
System in Little Rock, Arkansas; a graduate of Ottawa University
in Kansas, he holds a master of business administration degree
from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a doctorate from
Regent University in Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Mansfield's outstanding leadership,
Methodist Health System has grown from two acute care hospitals
to include 10 hospital campuses; the institution has improved its
bond rating and has also seen notable gains in clinical quality
and safety, patient and employee satisfaction, and physician
experience scores; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mansfield has held leadership positions in an
array of professional and community organizations, including the
American Hospital Association, the Dallas Foundation, the Dallas
Citizens Council, and the Dallas Regional Chamber; he has been
honored with many awards, has received the Virginia Chandler
Dykes Leadership Award from Texas Woman's University, and has
been named Healthcare Executive of the Year by D Magazine; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary administrator and executive who has
contributedgreatlytothesuccessofoneofthenation'sbest
health care providers, he is respected and admired by his
colleagues, and his presence at Methodist Health System will be
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Stephen Mansfield on his
exceptional service as president and chief executive officer of
Methodist Health System and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate