H.R. No. 660
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. J. L. LaManna has been named a recipient of the
1-2 prestigious Oak Cliff Samaritan Award for 1993 by Dallas Baptist
1-3 University for his outstanding Christian service to his community,
1-4 and this special recognition is indeed well deserved; and
1-5 WHEREAS, This respected physician is a longtime resident of
1-6 Dallas who has been in general practice in the community since
1-7 1951; in his position as chairman of the board of Dallas Southwest
1-8 Osteopathic Physicians since 1985, Dr. LaManna has led the
1-9 organization in donating more than $4.5 million to worthy causes in
1-10 the Oak Cliff and West Dallas areas; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Dr. LaManna is the past chief of staff of Dallas
1-12 Family Hospital and he has shared his valuable insight and
1-13 expertise as a member of the hospital's executive and credentials
1-14 committees and on the board of governors of the hospital as well;
1-15 and
1-16 WHEREAS, A noted authority in his field, he holds
1-17 professional memberships in the American Osteopathic Association,
1-18 the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Dallas County Board
1-19 of Health, and the Dallas County Medical Society; and
1-20 WHEREAS, This admirable gentleman's outstanding professional
1-21 and civic accomplishments have earned numerous accolades, including
1-22 selection as the Oak Cliff Tribune Citizen of the Year and as the
1-23 recipient of the Oak Cliff Lions Club Humanitarian Award and the
2-1 Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's highest award, The Founders
2-2 Medal; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Through his support of many worthwhile causes, Dr.
2-4 LaManna has demonstrated exceptional commitment to his profession
2-5 and community and it is indeed appropriate that he be honored on
2-6 the occasion of his most recent and well-deserved achievement; now,
2-7 therefore, be it
2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-9 Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. J. L. LaManna on his receipt of
2-10 a 1993 Oak Cliff Samaritan Award and commend him on his many
2-11 significant contributions to the betterment of his community; and,
2-12 be it further
2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-14 prepared for Dr. LaManna as an expression of high regard by the
2-15 Texas House of Representatives.
2-16 Alonzo
2-17 Davis
2-18 Alonzo