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Utah Legislature honors Rick Kinnersley for 35 years of service to hospitals and public employees
Summary
The House read an official citation recognizing Richard B. "Rick" Kinnersley for 35 years of advocacy on behalf of hospitals, health systems and public employees, noting roles in merit system adoption, retirement reforms and CHIP funding.
The Utah Legislature read an official citation honoring Richard B. "Rick" Kinnersley on his retirement after 35 years of service as a legislative advocate for hospitals, health systems and public employees. The citation credited Kinnersley with work advancing the state merit system, reforms to public employees’ retirement, the deployment of the Public Employees Health Insurance Plan and leadership that helped secure about $98 million to start the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which the citation said has provided access for more than 61,000 children.
Lawmakers on the floor — including members who served with him at the Utah Public Employees Association and in the hospital sector — rose to commend Kinnersley for his professionalism and work on patient safety, Medicaid funding and insurance reforms. Multiple representatives offered personal remarks and formal appreciation, and the citation was ordered spread upon the House Journal.
What happens next: The citation was entered on the House Journal and the House extended best wishes to Kinnersley in retirement.
