SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 341
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sherry Wilkie-Conway on her recent retirement from her
role as chief operating officer of the Texas Health Institute
after nearly three decades of service in public health
administration with the organization; and
WHEREAS, Sherry Wilkie-Conway has long been a leader in the
advancement of public health in Texas, and her diligence and
dedication have benefited countless Texans as well as her
colleagues and fellow leaders at the Texas Health Institute; and
WHEREAS, Sherry served with distinction as an office
manager and committee clerk for a number of legislators at the
Texas Capitol before joining the Texas Health Institute in 1996
as a program services manager; in this role, she provided
administrative assistance to the president of the institute and
served as a liaison to the board, in addition to responsibilities
including budget and staff oversight; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Sherry was promoted to serve as vice
president of administration, personnel, and operations, and she
served admirably in this role for more than two years before
being named chief operating officer in January of 2010; during
her tenure, she managed the company's daily operations, human
resources, and grant and contract management with exceptional
expertise, and she ably guided the institute in its mission to
utilize research and data to increase access to health care and
to drive health equity in the state; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected and admired for her effective
leadership and prudent administration, Sherry has been a
valuable asset to the institute and a respected and admired
administrator by her colleagues, and it is indeed fitting that
she receive special recognition on her outstanding contributions
to the health and well-being of the residents of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Sherry Wilkie-Conway on her
distinguished career and service as chief operating officer of
the Texas Health Institute and extend to her congratulations on
her retirement and best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini, Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate