SPONSOR:	Rep. Schwartzkopf on behalf of all Representatives & Sen. DeLuca, on behalf of all Senators

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

145th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 45

IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 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 (DHCFA) annually 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 this year, ”Enriching Every Day”, begins on Mother’s Day, May 9^th, and ends on May 15th; and

WHEREAS, this year's award winners are:

CATEGORY WINNER FACILITY

Director of Nursing Connie Kelson Cadia Healthcare Broadmeadow

Registered Nurse Helen “Ann” Funds Cadia Healthcare Renaissance

Licensed Practical Nurse Linda Dean Cadia Healthcare Capitol

Certified Nsg. Assistant Lillian Coleman Methodist Country House

Caregiver Sheri Parsons Shipley Manor

Environmental Services Gwendolyn Kent Manor Care Health Services Wilmington

Maintenance Stephen McVey The Mary Campbell Center

Medical Director Dr. Chetana Kripalu Forwood Manor

Food Service Rose Thompson Cadia Healthcare Capitol

Activities Kyla M. Teed Heritage at Dover

Resident/Family Liaison Kathy Scott Shipley Manor

Administrative Support Sandra Walton Manor Care Health Services Wilmington

Administrator Dr. Tawnya Dennis Green Meadows at Dover

Therapist Traci McGuire Methodist Country House

WHEREAS, the 2010 All Star Community Advocacy Award goes to Rose Astrid Valmond, “Jacmel’s Angel” and CNA, Genesis Churchman’s Village.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the 145^th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, hereby recognizes and congratulates these deserving 2010 AWARD RECIPIENTS OF THE DHCFA ALL STAR AWARDS in the State of Delaware, and urge all Delawareans to join us in applauding these individuals along with all persons who are dedicated to providing quality care for our most vulnerable citizens.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitably prepared copy of this resolution be delivered to the Representative of DHCFA during the legislative session on May 11, 2010.