Texas HR 243: Commending Eric Faulkner for serving as Democratic Party precinct chair of Precinct 1295 in House District 95.

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89(R) HR 243 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 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.

  

   

 Darby

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 243 was adopted by the House on March 

   

 31, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House