Scouts Recognize Physician and Spouse

LONGVIEW � Dr. Bill Taylor, radiation oncologist at Texas Oncology�Longview Cancer Center, and his wife, Mrs. Sandi Taylor, will be presented with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) East Texas Area Council�s Distinguished Citizen Good Turn Award this month. Considered the highest honor presented by the BSA, the Distinguished Citizen Good Turn Award is given to individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership and service within the community, according to Scouting officials. Dr. Taylor, an Eagle Scout himself and son of a scoutmaster, has served as a member of the board of directors for Longview Regional Hospital, the American Cancer Society, Heart�sWay Hospice, Margaret�s House, and Because I Care, in addition to several hospital committees. Dr. Taylor, who has been practicing at Texas Oncology�Longview Cancer Center for more than 15 years, is currently chairman of the public policy committee for US Oncology.

Mrs. Taylor spent most of her childhood in Houston but moved to Longview in 1993 with her husband and two children and has since become a devoted member of the community, according to Scouting officials. She created a volunteer program at Texas Oncology�Longview Cancer Center that became nationally recognized and is currently a prototype for volunteer programs across the country at various US Oncology locations. Mrs. Taylor has also served on many non-profit boards of directors and has been greatly involved with Junior League Longview, where she has performed in numerous children�s productions. The Distinguished Citizen Good Turn Award Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, at Longview’s Pinecrest Country Club.