By Janek                                         H.R. No. 286

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Dr. Betty Pearce Stephenson of Sugar Land has

 1-2     recently retired from medical practice, drawing to a close a

 1-3     noteworthy career that has spanned more than 43 years of dedicated

 1-4     service to her community; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Abilene, she was graduated from

 1-6     Hardin-Simmons University and completed her postgraduate studies in

 1-7     biochemistry at the University of Colorado; she set a pattern for

 1-8     distinction that she has maintained throughout her lifetime when

 1-9     she was one of only five women in her class at Baylor College of

1-10     Medicine to earn a medical degree in 1953; and

1-11           WHEREAS, After serving with The Methodist Hospital in Houston

1-12     and St. Vincent's Hospital and Shriners Hospital in Los Angeles,

1-13     Dr. Stephenson embarked on a lengthy and rewarding association with

1-14     Houston's Memorial Southwest Hospital, where her expertise,

1-15     commitment, and concern for her patients have earned her the

1-16     gratitude of the community for 26 years; and

1-17           WHEREAS, This eminent physician has continued to make many

1-18     significant contributions to her chosen profession as a clinical

1-19     associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine; a fellow of the

1-20     American College of Anesthesiologists, she has shared her extensive

1-21     knowledge and experience with her colleagues as a member of several

1-22     professional organizations, including the local, state, and

1-23     national chapters of the Society of Anesthesiologists, the

1-24     International Anesthesia Research Society, the Texas Medical

 2-1     Association, the American Medical Association, and the Harris

 2-2     County Medical Society, serving as the society's first woman

 2-3     president in 1986; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, Her exceptional service has earned her much renown,

 2-5     for she was named a distinguished alumna of both  Baylor College of

 2-6     Medicine and Hardin-Simmons University, and she was further honored

 2-7     by the latter institution when it awarded her a doctorate in

 2-8     humanities in 1994; and

 2-9           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Dr. Stephenson has maintained

2-10     an abiding commitment to her community, and the many organizations

2-11     that have welcomed her active involvement include the San Jacinto

2-12     Girl Scouts, the United Way, and Bellaire United Methodist Church,

2-13     as well as the boards of The Doctor's Club of Houston, the Museum

2-14     of Medical Science, and First Republic Bank Fannin; and

2-15           WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, she has enjoyed the love and

2-16     support of her family, which includes her husband of more than 45

2-17     years, Dr. Charles T. Stephenson, Sr., and the couple's four

2-18     children, Patricia Stephenson McGrew, Karen Stephenson Baker,

2-19     Charles T. Stephenson, Jr., and John W. Stephenson; and

2-20           WHEREAS, An illustrious physician, Dr. Betty Stephenson has

2-21     contributed greatly to the medical arts in Texas, and she is indeed

2-22     worthy of special recognition for her outstanding achievements;

2-23     now, therefore, be it

2-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-25     Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Betty Pearce Stephenson on the

2-26     occasion of her retirement and extend to her warmest best wishes

2-27     for continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors;

 3-1     and, be it further

 3-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 3-3     prepared for Dr. Stephenson as an expression of high regard by the

 3-4     Texas House of Representatives.