Bill Text: DE SCR74 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft

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Bill Title: Honoring The 2016 All Star Award Recipients Of The Delaware Health Care Facilities Association During National Nursing Home Week.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-05-10 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR74 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2015-SCR74-Draft.html

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SPONSOR:	Sen. Hall-Long, on behalf of all Senators Rep. Heffernan, on behalf of all Representatives

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 74

HONORING THE 2016 ALL STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS OF THE DELAWARE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ASSOCIATION DURING NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK.

WHEREAS, Delaware has been in the forefront of national efforts to provide quality care to residents of long term care facilities; and

WHEREAS, our community's citizens now residing in long term care facilities have contributed immeasurably to the state of Delaware's heritage, success and growth over the years; and

WHEREAS, residents of any age or ability are themselves living history and a precious resource; and

WHEREAS, the State of Delaware has emphasized the importance of attracting, retaining, recognizing, and rewarding exemplary employees; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association yearly recognizes those long term care facility employees who have distinguished themselves in providing quality services to the elderly and disabled residing in long term care facilities during National Nursing Home Week, whose theme- It's a Small World with a Big Heart- this year begins on, May 8th and ends on May 16th; and

WHEREAS, this year's "All Star Awards" program honoring Delaware's outstanding long term care professionals will be held on Wednesday, May 11^th, 2016 at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino; and

WHEREAS, this year's award winners are:

CATEGORY WINNER FACILITY

Director of Nursing Theresa English Governor Bacon

Registered Nurse Teresa Taylor Brandywine Nsg & Rehabilitation Center

Licensed Practical Nurse Duncan Mukabi Forwood Manor

Certified Nursing Assistant Samantha Yates Forwood Manor

Caregiver Susan Hastings Seaford Center

Environmental Services Roger Tippett Harrison House of Georgetown

Maintenance George E. Morthole Manor House

Medical Director David Simpson, MD The Milton & Hattie Kutz Home

Food Service Sikai Sellers Country House

Activities Jonathan Souder Manor House

Resident/Family Liaison Dolores Timmons Lofland Park Center

Administrative Support Tracey Weaver Shipley Manner

Administrator Miriam Zambrana Manor House

Therapist Mollianne Carter Manor House

WHEREAS, the 2016 All Star Community Advocacy Award goes to Julie A. Saville, RN, Clinical Assessment Nurse at Meadowood Hospital;

NOW THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the 148^th General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby recognizes and congratulates these deserving 2016 award recipients of the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association All Star Awards in the State of Delaware, and urges all Delawareans to join us in thanking and applauding these individuals and all those dedicated to providing quality care for our most vulnerable citizens.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution recognizes and congratulates the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association All Star Award recipients.

Author: Senator Hall-Long