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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-347
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 4, 2012
To recognize the work of Sharon A. Baskerville for her service as Chief Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Primary Care Association for the past 14 years.
WHEREAS, Sharon A. Baskerville has served as Chief Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Primary Care Association for the past 14 years;
WHEREAS, Ms. Baskerville has played a pivotal role in ensuring support for the District of Columbia Primary Care Association from regional and national entities and agencies;
WHEREAS, she has made policy and advocacy a key component of the District of Columbia Primary Care Association mission;
WHEREAS, she has demonstrated her ability to lead by successfully implementing several initiatives at the District of Columbia Primary Care Association;
WHEREAS, she has fought tirelessly in her role as Chair of the Medical Care Advisory Committee to ensure all District residents have access to health insurance coverage;
WHEREAS, Ms. Baskerville created the Medical Homes DC program, in cooperation with District government, to address capital, clinical, and operational needs of community health centers throughout the District;
WHEREAS, she helped create and strengthen the District’s Health Professional Loan Repayment program, which recruits and retains qualified health professionals to work in underserved areas of the District;
WHEREAS, she has made the District of Columbia a leader in health information technology by promoting investment in electronic health records at 6 early adopter community health centers, 2 hospital emergency departments, and the DC Regional Extension Center;
WHEREAS, Ms. Baskerville played an integral role in the development of the DC Medical Liability Captive Insurance Company to help further the District of Columbia’s goal of providing access to quality health care for all residents;
WHEREAS, she graciously offered her time, experience and expertise to support several boards and commissions including the Mayor’s Health Policy Council, the Health Services Reform Commission, the Mayor’s Health Care Task Force, the Mayor’s Commission on HIV/AIDS, and the DC Health Information Exchange Policy Board; and
WHEREAS, during Ms. Baskerville’s tenure, she elevated the regional and national profile of the District of Columbia Primary Care Association.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Sharon A. Baskerville Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby recognizes Sharon A. Baskerville for her steadfast work and unwavering dedication to improving the health and lives of District residents.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
