By Irma Rogers
Admin. Tech. IV Kathy Gaston, data systems coordinator, NROM, was selected
Employee of the Month for May.
“It is my understanding from your supervisor that you perform your
daily duties in a very timely, efficient and professional manner,”
Beto Senior Warden R.E. Thompson wrote in a letter to Ms. Gaston. “You
are also always eager to take on more responsibility when we are short
of staff. You are a very loyal, dependable and dedicated employee.
“You set an excellent example for other employees to follow. You
are truly an asset to the Northern Region Operations and Maintenance Department
and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division.
Thank you for a job well done!”
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COIII Thalia Busby, 1st Shift general population, was chosen Employee
of the Month for June.
“You perform your duties in a very professional manner, always
displaying a positive attitude and create a pleasant work environment.
You readily accept duties and are constantly looking for ways to improve
your work performance,” Warden Thompson wrote in a letter to Officer
Busby.
“You are truly an asset to the George Beto Unit and the Texas Department
of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division. Thank you for a job well
done!”
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On June 9, the George Beto Unit Post Trauma Team in conjunction with
all units statewide sponsored a Universal Memorial Service for the fallen
officers from TDCJ-ID and TDCJ-SJD. The program followed the same format
as the main program in Huntsville. The program on the unit opened with
a welcome from Senior Warden R.E. Thompson to the staff. Chaplain Larry
Gardner gave the invocation. Other speakers included the warden, with Danny
Horton, Debra Pickle, Paul McClendon, Capt. Delton Atwood and Sgt. Lowell
Clay, who all gave special honor to the fallen officers — gone but
not forgotten. During the special event a moment of silence was taken,
followed by the sounding of the unit horn in harmony with the Gurney Unit.
Following the ceremony, all in attendance were treated with refreshments,
provided by unit employees. A special thank you goes to Warden Thompson
for allowing employees to attend this momentous occasion during the peak
time of the unit’s operation.
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On July 13, the George Beto Unit held an Officers Appreciation Day to
honor the correctional staff. The administrative staff stayed up late preparing
brisket and chicken. Food Service prepared all the trimmings. The feast
was served by Warden Thompson, Warden Horton, Maj. Pratt, Maj. Castillo
and J.Y. Walker. We appreciate all the hard work that our correctional
officers have done to pick up the slack during this time of short staffing.
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The PRTC Department would like to welcome aboard Tammy Bryant, PRTC
secretary. Also welcome new counselors Katherin Green, Shirley Miller,
Harley Finch, Tammy Hunt and Cynthia Parker.
Letter from American Heart Association
Dear Danny Horton:
In appreciation for your contribution to the American Heart Association’s
effort to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and
stroke, you have been selected to receive a Distinguished Service Award.
This award is represented by a plaque that will be presented soon. Also,
your name will appear on the Opening Session/Research presentation brochure
at the Affiliate Annual Meeting of the Membership in July
As a recipient of this prestigious award, a 2000-2001 research grant
will be named in your honor. The grant will be matched to your name in
September, at which time you will receive notice of the name of the grant
and the researcher who will conduct this research project.
Congratulations, and many thanks from the entire affiliate for your
exceptional work. We look forward to many more fruitful years of service
form you as an American Heart Association volunteer.
Sincerely, Gary Terry, chairman of the board.
