H.R. No. 66
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, America Jones of El Paso has been named to Profiles
in Diversity Journal's 2021 list of Latino Leaders Worth Watching;
and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Profiles in Diversity
Journal has honored individuals who excel in their chosen fields
while innovating, mentoring others, and advancing diversity and
inclusion in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, America Jones is the chief executive officer of
Kindred Hospital El Paso, a long-term acute care facility that
treats chronically, critically ill patients who require
specialized care during an extended stay in a hospital setting;
during her tenure, she has worked to develop a strong culture of
staff engagement, diversity, and mutual respect; as a result, staff
turnover is low, which contributes to a superior quality of care for
patients; and
WHEREAS, The first college graduate in her family, Ms. Jones
earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at The University of Texas
at El Paso; she initially majored in electrical engineering at UT
Austin but interrupted her studies to help her grandmother when she
was diagnosed with cancer; after witnessing the holistic,
compassionate care provided by a hospice nurse, Ms. Jones
recognized her own calling; she began her career as a nurse, and as
she advanced in her profession, she garnered a Nursing Excellence
Award from the Visiting Nurses Association and went on to complete a
master's degree in nursing systems management at her alma mater;
she served as chief nursing officer of a hospital before becoming
CEO at Kindred Hospital El Paso; and
WHEREAS, America Jones has distinguished herself through her
contributions to health care and her commitment to inclusivity in
the workplace, and her accomplishments are a source of inspiration
to all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate America Jones
on being named to the 2021 list of Latino Leaders Worth Watching by
Profiles in Diversity Journal and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Ordaz Perez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House