Psychiatric News June 18, 2004
Volume 39 Number 12
© 2004 American Psychiatric Association
p. 44
Happy Retirement
George T. Harding, IV, M.D.
Loma Linda, Calif.
The article "Accolades Accompany Retirement of Dedicated DB
Leader" in the May 7 issue pays well-deserved tribute to Philip Workman,
recently retired executive director of the Ohio Psychiatric Association (OPA).
When OPA President Bernard Kuhr, M.D., proposed hiring a full-time executive
director, many Ohio psychiatrists wondered what we would do with a full-time
executive director and, equally important, whether we could afford one.
It was not long until we saw the results. Workman's personal skills and his
know-how about Ohio's governance and legislative process enabled psychiatry's
voice to be heard. During my years in Ohio, I participated as he organized the
Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Political Action Committee, developed coalitions
with other mental health advocates, and contributed to Ohio's taking a
leadership position among the 50 states. My hat is off to Phil, and he has my
best wishes for a happy retirement.
I particularly noted the caricature of Phil playing golf on the State House
lawn, which captured the essence of a dedicated mental health executive. But I
wanted to see it more clearly. Recognizing the artistry of one of Ohio's
incredibly talented artists, Roger Curley of Dublin, Ohio, I used his Web
address at
<http://rogercurley.com>
to find the artwork. Kudos and credits to Roger Curley as well!
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