SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 597
WHEREAS, Laurie Brubaker, former CEO of Aetna Medicaid,
has inspired her loved ones, friends, and colleagues throughout
her courageous battle with cancer, and her desire to positively
impact the lives of other cancer patients has led her to help
raise more than $22,000 for the charity Texas 4000; and
WHEREAS, With a career spanning over three decades,
Ms. Brubaker has been a recognized leader at Aetna and in the
wider insurance industry; she has played an instrumental role in
developing Aetna's corporate culture throughout her tenure as
chief culture officer and in other positions of responsibility,
which have included serving as senior vice president of Medicaid,
president of Aetna's Mid-Atlantic region, and executive advisor
to the Office of the President; she has also been tasked with
overseeing Aetna's pharmacy division, disability and behavioral
health team, and individual and consumer organization; along the
way, she has served on the boards of such organizations as the
Aetna Foundation and Saving Promise, a nonprofit with a mission
to end domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brubaker and her family received devastating
news when she was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer
within the last year, but after waging a fierce fight and
undergoing treatment for the disease in recent months, she is
currently in remission; during her journey, she has been blessed
with the support of a devoted network of friends and family; she
and her husband recently moved to Austin to be closer to their
children, and her retirement from the Aetna business unit on May
7, 2019, though a great loss to the company, will no doubt allow
her to spend even more precious time with her loved ones; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Ms. Brubaker and her extraordinary
strength of spirit, "Team Laurie" managed to collect over $22,000
for Texas 4000, a nonprofit organization that raises money for
cancer research by hosting one of the longest charity bicycle
rides in the world; she chose to contribute to Texas 4000 in part
because of its importance to her son, Chris, who is a University
of Texas alumnus, a former rider, and a current board member of
the charity; and
WHEREAS, By benefiting Texas 4000, Laurie Brubaker and her
supporters are helping to ensure that more Texas patients are
able to triumph over cancer, and it is a privilege to join in
recognizing this remarkable woman for the grace, fortitude, and
passion with which she has carried out this goal; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Laurie Brubaker for her contribution
to Texas 4000 and honor all those involved with Texas 4000 for the
difference they have made in the lives of Texans with cancer;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Ms. Brubaker as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 17, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate