TITLE: Congratulating Carolyn Witherspoon on her retirement as the executive director of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc., in Amarillo.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Carolyn Witherspoon on her retirement as the executive director of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc., in Amarillo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Carolyn Witherspoon is retiring as the executive director of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc., in Amarillo in December 2023, drawing to a close an exceptional tenure with the organization that has spanned a quarter century; and WHEREAS, Ms. Witherspoon first joined the Coalition of Health Services in March 1998 as a quality assurance coordinator, and she became executive director two years later; under her guidance, the coalition has excelled in its mission of enhancing the well-being of residents of the Texas Panhandle by fostering coordination among healthcare facilities and supporting ongoing health initiatives in a 32-county area; and WHEREAS, Active in her professional community, Ms. Witherspoon has served as a director and as president of the National Cooperative of Health Networks Association, and she was recognized as the NCHN Outstanding Network Leader of the Year in 2013; she is a graduate of Dimmitt High School and studied at West Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, Carolyn Witherspoon has distinguished herself through her dedication, expertise, and commitment to benefiting her fellow Texans, 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Carolyn Witherspoon on her retirement as the executive director of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc., 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. Witherspoon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 79 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House