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 Dr. Charles C. Andrews, Sr., for his many 1-3 outstanding contributions to his profession, community, and state; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, This esteemed physician pursued his higher education 1-6 at Howard University, where he earned his undergraduate and medical 1-7 degrees; relocating to the Alamo City following his graduation, he 1-8 opened a medical practice on the west side of San Antonio in 1933; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition to maintaining his general family 1-11 practice, Dr. Andrews ran a free children's clinic at the YWCA on 1-12 San Antonio's east side, and his gentle and knowledgeable approach 1-13 to patient care was a comfort and blessing to those children who 1-14 might otherwise have been denied medical treatment; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Dr. Andrews also served the needs of his community 1-16 by authoring a weekly column for the San Antonio Register titled 1-17 "Your Child and Mine" during the late 1930s and early 1940s; and 1-18 WHEREAS, At 93 years of age, he is the oldest 1-19 African-American physician in the city of San Antonio, but still 1-20 maintains active affiliations with such notable organizations as 1-21 the N.A.A.C.P., C. A. Whittier Medical Society, the National 1-22 Medical Association, West End Baptist Church, and many others; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Having retired from active practice in 1987, he now 1-24 spends much of his time fishing, gardening, reading medical 2-1 journals, and spending time with his wife, Darlene, and his 2-2 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Andrews dedicated his 2-4 efforts to providing a brighter and healthier future for the 2-5 members of his community, and his remarkable achievements in this 2-6 regard are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; now, 2-7 therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby commend Dr. Charles C. Andrews, Sr., on the many 2-10 significant contributions he has made to his fellow citizens; and, 2-11 be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Dr. Andrews as an expression of high regard by the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 416 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House