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| Honoring Pam Matura on receiving an OAGE Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to congratulate Pam Matura on being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education; and |
| WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is a fitting tribute to Pam Matura in recognition of her exemplary leadership in the field of aging. The former superintendent of the Gallipolis Development Center, she has served as executive director of Area Agency on Aging District 7 since 1989, and during her tenure, she has been instrumental in the implementation of the PASSPORT program, the expansion of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Case Management Program, and the launch of the federal Veterans Self-Directed Program. In addition, she has been active with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, and she has served as a mentor to others; and |
| WHEREAS, Pam Matura is truly deserving of high praise, for she has combined civic concern and commitment with selfless initiative to become a dynamic member of the community. Through her unwavering dedication to service, she has certainly distinguished herself as a conscientious and hard-working Ohioan, and we applaud her on her fine efforts; and |
| WHEREAS, Pam Matura's exceptional record of personal and professional success stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation, and she has inspired countless individuals to excel in various areas of endeavor. The respect and admiration she has earned throughout her life are clearly evident, and her accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an outstanding reflection not only on her but also on her family and her community; therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Pam Matura on her recent accolade and salute her as one of Ohio's finest citizens; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Pam Matura. |