Background
Cassidy, Doris B. was born on February 15, 1937 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Bennie Richard and Exie Marie (Davis) Boykin.
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Doris B. Cassidy
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Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, U. Arkansas, 1959.
Career
Clinical dietician, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1960-1962; assistant chief, clinical dietician, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1962-1986; chief dietetic service, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, since 1968; investigator equal employment, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1978-1986; acting associate medical center director, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1985-1986; facility planner, public affairs officer, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, since 1985; special assistant director, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, since 1986; acting associate director, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, since 1987; primary care administrator, VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, since 1994. Member planning board Medical District #19, 1985-1990.
Achievements
Membership
Secretary Washington County Fair Association, Fayetteville, 1979-1984, vice president, 1984,87. President Washington County Fair, since 1987. Member N.W. District Dietetic Association, Arkansas Dietetic Association, American Dietetic Association, Federal Executive Association (treasurer 985-87, president 1987-1988), Year Round GardenClub (president 1985-1986).
Interests
Connections
Married Myron Lew Cassidy, June 12, 1964.
Awards
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Named Federal Woman of Year, VA Medical Center, 1985-1986, Woman of Year, City ofFayetteville, 1987. Recipient Public Relations award Southeastern Division, 1987.Named Federal Woman of Year, VA Medical Center, 1985-1986, Woman of Year, City ofFayetteville, 1987. Recipient Public Relations award Southeastern Division, 1987.