By: Cuellar, Renato H.R. No. 832
73R11858 KMP-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special
1-2 pleasure in honoring Armando Cuellar for his many outstanding
1-3 contributions to his profession, community, state, and nation; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Born on October 1, 1924, in Goliad, Dr. Cuellar
1-5 moved to Weslaco in 1925; displaying a rare dedication to
1-6 excellence and hard work at any early age, this distinguished Texan
1-7 graduated as valedictorian of Weslaco High School in 1943; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Dr. Cuellar answered his country's call during its
1-9 darkest hour, serving valiantly in the U.S. Navy during World War
1-10 II; this patriotic American demonstrated his bravery and devotion
1-11 again during the Korean War, serving for two years with the United
1-12 States Public Health Service as a surgeon; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Educated at The University of Texas at Austin,
1-14 Dr. Cuellar received his medical degree from The University of
1-15 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1952; with his exemplary
1-16 record of academic achievement, he was elected to both the Phi Eta
1-17 Sigma Honorary Academic Fraternity and the AOA Honorary Academic
1-18 Medical Fraternity; and
1-19 WHEREAS, As one of his community's leading physicians, this
1-20 remarkable gentleman has served on the medical staff of Knapp
1-21 Medical Center for 31 years, during which time he has delivered
1-22 more than 16,000 babies, and was twice named chief of staff; in
1-23 1977, Dr. Cuellar was elected a fellow of the American Academy of
1-24 Family Physicians in recognition of his support of continuing
2-1 medical education programs for physicians; and
2-2 WHEREAS, A member of the Hidalgo-Starr County Medical
2-3 Society, Texas Medical Association, and American Medical
2-4 Association, this exceptional physician is admired and respected by
2-5 his colleagues for his dedication to improving the quality of
2-6 health care for all patients; for more than three decades he has
2-7 actively contributed to education and the medical profession as a
2-8 member of The University of Texas Centennial Commission, The
2-9 University of Texas School of Nursing Advisory Council, the Texas
2-10 State Board of Medical Examiners district review committee, and The
2-11 University of Texas Medical Branch Advisory Committee; and
2-12 WHEREAS, Dr. Cuellar has served the community of Weslaco
2-13 with pride and integrity in many capacities; he led his community's
2-14 efforts to raise funds for a new church, San Martin de Porres, was
2-15 named president of the Weslaco Independent School District school
2-16 board, and served with distinction as the mayor of this vibrant
2-17 South Texas city from 1987 to 1991; and
2-18 WHEREAS, Bringing compassion, warmth, and integrity to all
2-19 facets of his life, this extraordinary Texan takes particular pride
2-20 in his work with local youth organizations; an Eagle Scout who
2-21 earned more than 50 merit badges, Dr. Cuellar has served as a
2-22 scoutmaster, troop committee chairman, explorer post advisor, and
2-23 medical explorer post advisor for the Boy Scouts of America, and
2-24 his work in behalf of the local boys and girls club resulted in the
2-25 construction of a new facility to benefit the children of Weslaco;
2-26 and
2-27 WHEREAS, Dr. Cuellar has worked tirelessly to make Weslaco a
3-1 better place in which to work and live, and his numerous
3-2 achievements are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition;
3-3 now, therefore, be it
3-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
3-5 Legislature hereby commend Dr. Armando Cuellar for his outstanding
3-6 contributions to his community, state, nation, and profession; and,
3-7 be it further
3-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-9 prepared for Dr. Cuellar as an expression of high esteem by the
3-10 Texas House of Representatives.