89R12269 AMB-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 243
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Shelley Smith, the longtime chief executive officer
of West Texas Centers in Big Spring, retired on July 12, 2024, after
40 years of dedicated service to the community mental health
center; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith accepted the role of CEO in May 1996;
under her guidance, the center experienced significant growth, and
it continues to be a major regional provider of services related to
mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities,
including an early childhood intervention program; and
WHEREAS, Today, West Texas Centers serves a 23-county area,
employs nearly 325 people, and treats more than 2,000 patients and
their families every month at 35 locations; throughout her tenure
as CEO, Ms. Smith kept the well-being of the organization's clients
at the forefront of her decision-making, and she set an inspiring
example for staff through her exemplary work ethic and unwavering
compassion; and
WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, Shelley Smith made a
meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families
served by West Texas Centers, and she may indeed reflect with pride
on her contributions as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Shelley Smith on the occasion of her
retirement as CEO of West Texas Centers 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.