TITLE: Recognizing Mark Majek on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Mark Majek on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mark Majek, who is retiring as director of operations after a remarkable tenure of service with the Texas Board of Nursing; and WHEREAS, Mark Majek joined the Texas Board of Nursing more than three decades ago, and over the course of his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the board's mission and to promoting the well-being of all Texans; and WHEREAS, Among his many accomplishments, Mark oversaw the development of two key nurse licensure databases, and he was instrumental in expanding the board's customer service division in response to the increased demand for information during statewide emergencies; he established special licensing processes to aid in the recruitment of nurses and the expansion of health care services along the coast after Hurricane Harvey, and his leadership and prudent judgment were crucial in managing the influx of nursing professionals to the state in the wake of Hurricane Katrina; and WHEREAS, Changes he implemented enabled the agency to transition to a paperless licensing process, which proved timely at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his contributions to the board's operations were critical to efforts to bolster the state's workforce of nurses; during this period of public fear and uncertainty, Mark steadfastly guided his staff in operations and led the charge in disseminating information to members of the public that helped to minimize tension and establish transparency; and WHEREAS, Mark's expertise and years of experience also included shaping nursing regulation at the national level, and he served the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on numerous committees and in a number of leadership positions, including as chair of the licensure verification task force and as Area III director on the council's board of directors; and WHEREAS, Mark's wisdom and discernment in policy formation and administration were an invaluable asset to the board, and he assisted his colleagues during many legislative sessions in such matters as developing priorities for legislative appropriations requests and responding to questions from the legislature regarding the agency's funding; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mark has upheld the highest values of the Texas Board of Nursing and has exhibited exemplary leadership, diligence, and dedication; he has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, legislative officials, and members of the nursing profession, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition on his many contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Mark Majek on his distinguished career and his outstanding service to the Texas Board of Nursing and extend to him congratulations on his retirement and best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on November 30, 2023.