The Marshall EMS Training Room has a new name. By unanimous vote, it is now the Roy A Matheny Training Room.
A vote at the October Board of Directors meeting made the surprise change. The new name will honor Roy Matheny, who surprised some guests at the meeting, by announcing his resignation from the Board.
Marshall County Commissioner Chris Duroy appointed Matheny to the Marshall EMS Board of Directors.
Matheny is a retired firefighter for Richardson (TX) Fire Department. He helped establish local volunteer fire service in parts of Marshall County.
The move comes at no cost to taxpayers. Private funds are available to purchase the signage for the classroom. Additionally, Matheny was unaware of the move prior to the presentation.
Marshall EMS Training Room Renamed To Honor Matheny
The full resolution is below. Accordingly there are multiple whereas statements:
Front line emergency medical services responders require training and continual education to provide medical care, and
Front line emergency medical services responders require mentors who can provide counsel, direction, and support, and
Marshall County EMS Board of Directors Chair Roy Matheny has provided decades of service as a firefighter, and
The Marshall EMS Board of Directors Chair Roy Matheny has been an instructor to multiple “next generations” of responders, and
Marshall County EMS recognizes the years of dedicated volunteer service by Roy Matheny.
The Marshall County EMS community recognizes his commitment to the Board he served upon, and
Matheny has shown years of selfless focus on the needs of Marshall County patients and in the communities, and
WHEREAS, Marshall County EMS Board of Directors Chair Roy Matheny has provided the direction in time of need,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marshall County EMS Building Training Room is renamed the Roy A Matheny Training Room.