Bill Text: TX SCR46 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Phyllis A. Cowling on receiving the 2020 Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration from the Texas Hospital Association.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-24 - Signed by the Governor [SCR46 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SCR46-Introduced.html

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87R22578 BHH-D
By: Springer S.C.R. No. 46

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Phyllis A. Cowling of Wichita Falls received the
2020 Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care
Administration from the Texas Hospital Association, providing a
fitting opportunity to recognize her many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, The highest honor bestowed by the Texas Hospital
Association, the Earl M. Collier Award recognizes individuals who
have made outstanding contributions to the health care industry and
who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to providing
quality health care services; and
WHEREAS, Currently serving as president and CEO of United
Regional Health Care System, Ms. Cowling has played a vital role in
many of the hospital's achievements, including a large expansion of
its campus and capabilities; under her leadership, the hospital has
been recognized as one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health
Analytics, and in 2014, it received the Everest Award for its
long-term improvement, one of only 14 hospitals in the nation to
attain the honor; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cowling has further contributed to her
profession as a member of the American Hospital Association board
of trustees, board chair of the Texas Hospital Association, and
national chair of the Health Care Financial Management Association;
moreover, she was named a Fellow of the Health Care Financial
Management Association; a certified public accountant, she holds a
bachelor's degree in accounting from East Texas State University
and a master's degree in business administration from The
University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, With her commitment to excellence and skillful
leadership, Phyllis Cowling has earned the respect and admiration
of all who have had the privilege of working with her, and she is
indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Phyllis A. Cowling on receiving the Earl M.
Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration from the
Texas Hospital Association 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. Cowling as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.