SR341 - Recognizing Sherry Wilkie-Conway on the occasion of her retirement.

          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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 31, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate