HJ910: Commending Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 910
Commending Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2019
Agreed to by the Senate, February 21, 2019

 

WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF, has served the Commonwealth and the United States with the utmost dedication and distinction as a dental professional in the United States Air Force for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Allyson Winston enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 15, 2004, and was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, until she was reassigned to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton to join her husband, Travis, in 2006; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the 633rd Dental Squadron, Allyson Winston worked as a dental instrument processing technician, dental cleaning technician, and oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant, until she became the noncommissioned officer in charge of records and reception in 2015; and

WHEREAS, Allyson Winston subsequently became the noncommissioned officer in charge of oral and maxillofacial surgery and has successfully managed the 633rd Dental Squadron’s busiest department, which in 2018 treated 900 patients and provided $1.9 million in services, contributing to a 98 percent deployment readiness rate; and

WHEREAS, in addition to managing oral surgeons, dental residents, and dental technicians, Allyson Winston has maintained biopsy and consult programs with zero discrepancies for three years, researched and procured new equipment, and trained assistants to perform crucial procedures, all while bolstering employee morale; and

WHEREAS, Allyson Winston goes above and beyond to support the members of her unit, and her care for and dedication to her patients is unparalleled; outside of her profession, she supports the community by volunteering to serve breakfast at Union Mission and donating to Edmarc Hospice for Children; and

WHEREAS, Allyson Winston has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including two Air Force Commendation Medals and an Air Force Achievement Medal; she was also named the squadron noncommissioned officer of the quarter two times; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF, for her exceptional service to the Commonwealth and to the United States; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her contributions to the dental field and achievements in service to the nation.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 910

Offered February 11, 2019
Commending Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF.
Patron-- Helsel

WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF, has served the Commonwealth and the United States with the utmost dedication and distinction as a dental professional in the United States Air Force for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Allyson Winston enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 15, 2004, and was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, until she was reassigned to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton to join her husband, Travis, in 2006; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the 633rd Dental Squadron, Allyson Winston worked as a dental instrument processing technician, dental cleaning technician, and oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant, until she became the noncommissioned officer in charge of records and reception in 2015; and

WHEREAS, Allyson Winston subsequently became the noncommissioned officer in charge of oral and maxillofacial surgery and has successfully managed the 633rd Dental Squadron’s busiest department, which in 2018 treated 900 patients and provided $1.9 million in services, contributing to a 98 percent deployment readiness rate; and

WHEREAS, in addition to managing oral surgeons, dental residents, and dental technicians, Allyson Winston has maintained biopsy and consult programs with zero discrepancies for three years, researched and procured new equipment, and trained assistants to perform crucial procedures, all while bolstering employee morale; and

WHEREAS, Allyson Winston goes above and beyond to support the members of her unit, and her care for and dedication to her patients is unparalleled; outside of her profession, she supports the community by volunteering to serve breakfast at Union Mission and donating to Edmarc Hospice for Children; and

WHEREAS, Allyson Winston has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including two Air Force Commendation Medals and an Air Force Achievement Medal; she was also named the squadron noncommissioned officer of the quarter two times; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF, for her exceptional service to the Commonwealth and the United States; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Technical Sergeant Allyson Denise Winston, USAF, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for contributions to the dental field and achievements in service to the nation.