A Resolution congratulating and commending William P. Brooks.
WHEREAS, William P. (Bill) Brooks is retiring on March 6, 1998,
after serving the state of Kansas and those persons with developmental
disabilities at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center for 41
years; and
WHEREAS, Bill Brooks accepted a job with the Winfield State Hos-
pital and Training Center on November 4, 1957, as a laundry worker.
Subsequently he was promoted to Therapy Aide, Vocational Teacher,
Vocational Coordinator, Vocational Training Supervisor, Administrative
Officer, Social Services Administrator and Special Assistant to the Su-
perintendent. On July 19, 1994, he was appointed as Acting Superinten-
dent and as Superintendent on January 18, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Bill Brooks has demonstrated great loyalty to his profes-
sion and to Winfield State Hospital and Training Center. He maintained
a positive attitude during the turmoil of the closure of the Winfield State
Hospital and Training Center and always kept the focus of the hospital
on the residents to assure they received the best possible care during the
placement process; and
WHEREAS, Bill Brooks was born in Newkirk, Oklahoma, and moved
to Winfield in 1953. He and his wife, Sue Jean, have five children, Barry,
Leslie, Terryle, William and Virgil and 13 grandchildren. His community
activities include service as a reserve police officer for 8 1/2 years, and as
a coach for girls softball, little league baseball and Pop Warner flag foot-
ball. He earlier was named a distinguished outstanding young man of
Winfield. His plans for retirement include working on his new house,
yard restoration, reading, traveling and sports; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Winfield, Cowley County and the state of
Kansas have benefited greatly from Bill Brooks' meritorious service and
his advocacy for those with developmental disabilities: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congrat-
ulate and commend William P. Brooks upon his 41 years of faithful service
to the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center and wish him well in
his retirement; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed
to provide five enrolled copies of this resolution to Senator Goodwin.
Senate Resolution No. 1822 was sponsored by Senator Greta H. Good-
win.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the Senate,
and was adopted by that body