2010/01/04 RESOLUTION TO HONOR MARY AVERYA RESOLUTION TO HONOR MARY AVERY
WHEREAS, Mary Avery, has been employed by Harnett County Department of Social
Services from February 12, 1962 until her retirement on December 31, 2009 after completing 47
years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Avery began her career as a clerical typist for the agency and served in
this capacity for eight years from February 12, 1962 until July 1, 1970; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Avery served as an Eligibility Specialist from July 1, 1970 to July 1,
1977, serving the needs of clients in the Medicaid program; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Avery served as Income Maintenance Supervisor of the Medicaid
program from July 1, 1977 to June 1, 2005, promoting the professional development of her staff
and helping to ensure the quality of services provided through the Medicaid program; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Avery has provided excellent leadership since becoming Income
Maintenance Administrator on June 1, 2005 to December 31, 2009, helping to ensure the quality
of services in the provision of Medicaid, Food Stamps, and other assistance programs; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Avery became a charter member of the NCSSA formed in 1967 to
promote the advancement of the social condition of all those served by the social services system
in North Carolina;
WHEREAS, Ms. Avery has earned the admiration and respect of her colleagues at the
Harnett County Department of Social Services for her dedication, professionalism, and hard
work; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the Board takes great pleasure in recognizing the significant professional
achievements of Mary Avery, and herewith expresses its sincere gratitude for the invaluable
contributions she has made to Harnett County.
Duly adopted this 4's day of January, 2010.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSI NERS
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B. Hill, Vice Chairman Dan B. Andrews
James A. Burgin Ak��Vt `Gary A.