Bill Text: TX SR23 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Erwin J. De Luna on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-18 - Reported enrolled [SR23 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR23-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Erwin J. De Luna, who is retiring from the Texas Health
and Human Services Commission after 21 years of loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Erwin De Luna joined the Texas Department of Human
Resources as a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist in March of 1990;
rising quickly through the ranks, he also served as a regional
resource contact for several of the department's other programs;
and
WHEREAS, He was promoted to Long Term Care Supervisor I in
1994 and received several subsequent promotions and additional
responsibilities; he served as a regional representative for
several long-term-care projects and also served as a lead local
system administrator; and
WHEREAS, The agency's name was changed in 2004 to the
Health and Human Services Commission, and Mr. De Luna began
serving in 2005 as a Fair Hearings Officer with the Legal
Services Division, the position from which he is retiring in
March of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. De Luna has handled his
wide-ranging responsibilities with exceptional skill and
dedication, and he is noted for his expertise in a variety of
fields; in addition, he has contributed greatly to his community,
where his work has included serving as president of the board of
directors of the United San Antonio Pow Wow, Incorporated, and
volunteering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A talented gentleman who is beloved and respected
by his colleagues, Erwin De Luna will be missed by many upon his
retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Erwin J. De Luna on his exceptional
career with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and
extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate