HR299 Summary

• Honors and commends Neeysa Davis Biddle for her outstanding service and accomplishments in the field of health care.

• Recognizes her career progression from Boaz-Albertville Medical Center (1964-1974) to Chief Operating Officer of St. Vincent's Health System (2005-2011) to Director of Ascension Health Operations National Leadership Academy (since July 11, 2011).

• Acknowledges her educational credentials including a Master of Science Degree in Health Administration (1992) and Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health (1989) from University of Alabama at Birmingham, plus postgraduate work at Aquinas Institute of Theology (2006-2008).

• Lists her professional affiliations and civic involvement including positions with the American College of Healthcare Executives, Alabama Hospital Association, Girl Scouts of North Alabama, United Way of Central Alabama, and various university advisory boards.

• Cites her numerous honors including Woman of Distinction, Top 10 Businesswomen of the Year, Summa Cum Laude status, and memberships in Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Eta national honor societies.