For Release 6/25/08
Contact:      Danielle Marie Flores
                  Marketing Director
                  830-769-5276

STR wishes to congratulate Troy Riggs, R.N., June's Employee of the Month. Riggs has been employed with STRMC for the past six years. He began his career at the hospital working in the Emergency Department. Riggs has since been promoted to House Supervisor and continues to assist and cover shifts in the Emergency Department.

Troy Riggs demonstrates tremendous knowledge, leadership and compassion through his work at South Texas Regional Medical Center. On behalf of STR's Administrative Team, a sincere congratulations and thank you is extended to Troy for the work that he has done and continues to perform for our community hospital.