By Roman                                              H.R. No. 1010

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Billy B. Ozier on May 8, 1997, at

 1-2     the age of 74, has brought a great loss to the family and many

 1-3     friends of this esteemed Burnet physician; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Temple, he was graduated from Texas A&M

 1-5     University before earning a medical degree from The University of

 1-6     Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1955, and he completed his

 1-7     residency at Dallas' Baylor Hospital before moving to Burnet the

 1-8     following year; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Dr. Ozier was a Fellow of the American Academy of

1-10     Family Physicians, and he enjoyed a successful career in private

1-11     practice that spanned nearly 30 years before his retirement in

1-12     1985; and

1-13           WHEREAS, He led a full and active life, treasuring the close

1-14     friendships he formed through his involvement with both the

1-15     Highland Lakes Texas A&M Club and the Masonic Lodge No. 175, and he

1-16     was feted for his remarkable service in behalf of others as an

1-17     Honor Citizen of Burnet; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Billy Ozier touched the lives of many people during

1-19     his years on this earth, and though his special presence will be

1-20     deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts and minds

1-21     of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Billy B. Ozier

1-24     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

 2-1     wife, Marjorie Ozier; to his sons, Drs. Michael M. Ozier, Gary P.

 2-2     Ozier, and Mark S. Ozier; to his eight grandchildren; and to the

 2-3     many other friends and relatives of this distinguished Texan; and,

 2-4     be it further

 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-6     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-7     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

 2-8     Dr. Billy B. Ozier.