SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35

(By Senators Prezioso, Unger, Edgell, McCabe, Kessler, Hunter and Foster)


Recognizing the commitment to the State of West Virginia of Nancy V. Atkins, Commissioner of the Bureau for Medical Services.

Whereas, Nancy V. Atkins has over thirty years of experience in health care in West Virginia. She is a registered nurse, nurse practitioner and has served in numerous administrative and clinical capacities in primary care and hospital settings throughout the state; and
Whereas, Nancy V. Atkins has been on the faculty of West Virginia University, delegate to the American Nurses Association and voting member of the national Medicaid Commission; and
Whereas, In 2001 Governor Bob Wise, recognizing Nancy V. Atkins' talents, appointed her Commissioner of the Bureau for Medical Services within the Department of Health and Human Resources, a position to which Governor Joe Manchin reappointed her to in 2005; and
Whereas, The National Association of Medicaid Directors has twice elected Commissioner Atkins as Chair, providing West Virginia a much-needed voice on the federal level; and
Whereas, Under Commissioner Atkins' leadership, West Virginia's Medicaid program has gained national attention for sweeping reforms aimed at disease management, personal responsibility and innovative service delivery; and
Whereas, After six years at the helm of West Virginia's Medicaid program, Commissioner Atkins has decided that her talents, leadership and knowledge base can better serve West Virginia by moving into the private sector; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby honors the commitment to the State of West Virginia of Nancy V. Atkins, Commissioner of the Bureau for Medical Services; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes that Commissioner Atkins has been dedicated to providing quality leadership to the Medicaid program as an innovator and a visionary; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Commissioner Atkins on a job well done and wishes her the best as she transitions to a new chapter in her life; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Nancy V. Atkins.