The Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA) has honored the City of Lubbock Environmental Health Department with the Ruth Hendy Award. This award recognizes entities throughout the state that achieve a high degree of professionalism and commitment to the community they serve. In addition, the TEHA has recognized Stuart Walker, Code Enforcement Director and Stevan Walker, Environmental Health Coordinator for exemplary service to the organization.
Stuart Walker has received the Thomas L. Edmonson, Jr. Meritorious Service Award. Stuart is currently a TEHA State Parliamentarian and a past TEHA Chapter President.
Stevan Walker has received a Panhandle/West Texas Chapter Meritorious Service Award. Steven has also been elected to the TEHA State Governing Council and is a past TEHA Chapter President.
These awards are given to members of the organization that have exhibited meritorious service and tireless work to contribute to their profession, local chapters, and the parent organization. The Lubbock City Council will present a Special Recognition to Stuart and Steven for these accomplishments at the November 17th City Council Meeting.
The TEHA is a state wide organization committed to the education and professional status of its members. It serves Registered Sanitarians, Code Enforcement Officers, Vector Control Professionals, and many other Environmental Health Professionals through education, networking between municipalities and private industry, as well as providing input on legislative issues.
(News release from the City of Lubbock)