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House
Resolution 54
By:
Representatives Buckner of the
130th,
Smyre of the
132nd,
Hugley of the
133rd,
Smith of the
129th,
and Smith of the
131st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the extraordinary career of Doris R. "Dee" Cantrell, FNP, Ed.D.
on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Cantrell has been devoted to her work in public health, making a significant
contribution to the health of the community not only in the West Central Health
District, but throughout Georgia, since April 26, 1971; and
WHEREAS,
in the course of her career with the Department of Human Resources Division of
Public Health, she devoted her time and energies to developing programs and
enabling people to deliver the best quality healthcare in the southeast;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Cantrell has been a mentor and friend to public health workers all over
Georgia, has enriched the lives of many with her unfailing warmth and respect of
all people, and has been a champion of education and professional development;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Cantrell used the education she received at St. Francis School of Nursing in
Columbus, registered nurse; the University of Alabama, Family Nurse
Practitioner; Columbus State University, B.S. in Nursing and Health Education;
and Auburn University, Masters and Doctorate degrees in Community Health to the
benefit of the citizens of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Cantrell is highly esteemed by her colleagues for her commitment and her
expertise and has been recognized by local, regional, and national organizations
for her many contributions to the nursing field and to public health;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Cantrell will leave a legacy and a challenge to those who follow by the
words she lived by, "Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely
believe, and enthusiastically act upon, must surely come to pass";
and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of the State of Georgia are honored to have had such an outstanding
public health professional as one of its employees for over 34
years.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing and commending Doris R. "Dee" Cantrell, FNP, Ed.D.
for her outstanding career and extend their sincere congratulations and best
wishes on the occasion of her retirement.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Doris R.
"Dee" Cantrell.