SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528
WHEREAS, Judy Conner retired as director of aging services
for the Texoma Council of Governments on April 30, 2021, drawing
to a close a notable career with the council that spanned nearly
two decades; and
WHEREAS, TCOG is an association of local governments that
strives to improve the economic vitality and quality of life in
Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties, which together have one of
the highest senior populations in the state; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Conner joined TCOG in 2002 as a part-time
caregiver specialist for the Area Agency on Aging of Texoma;
eight years later, she was promoted to manager of the Caregiver
and Care Coordination programs, and she went on to become the
director of the Aging Services Department; under her outstanding
leadership, the council assembled a care coalition to improve the
health of area residents and reduce hospital readmission rates;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Ms. Conner became a
credentialed professional gerontologist in 2014, and she has
given generously of her time and talents to the National
Association for Professional Gerontologists and to the Local
Elder Assistance Providers network; in addition, she is a member
of the Grayson County Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Conner's dedication, professionalism, and
expertise have greatly benefited the mission of TCOG, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Judy Conner on her retirement
from the Texoma Council of Governments 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. Conner as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate