By Clark H.R. No. 383 75R8131 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Dr. John Shoemaker on being named a Time magazine "local hero," a 1-3 distinction that is truly well deserved in light of his remarkable 1-4 service to his community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A dentist in Sherman, Texas, Dr. Shoemaker has for 1-6 13 years volunteered his professional services to the Sherman 1-7 Crisis Center, an organization dedicated to providing assistance to 1-8 battered women living in a three-county area of North Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Dr. Shoemaker's expertise is exceeded only by his 1-10 willingness to help others; although restoring the physical health 1-11 and appearance of his patients at the center requires considerable 1-12 time and energy, his doors always remain open to these individuals 1-13 who are most in need of his aid; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Through his acts of selfless generosity, this 1-15 extraordinary Texan and the other volunteers at the Sherman Crisis 1-16 Center have assisted many area women by restoring not only their 1-17 physical appearance and self-confidence but also their faith in 1-18 human kindness; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Dr. Shoemaker's efforts in behalf of battered women 1-20 are an inspiration to all who know him, and his accomplishments in 1-21 this regard are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; 1-22 now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. John Shoemaker on his 2-1 designation as a Time magazine "local hero" and commend him on his 2-2 significant achievements as a volunteer for the Sherman Crisis 2-3 Center in Sherman; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Dr. Shoemaker as an expression of highest regard by 2-6 the Texas House of Representatives.