R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The year 1997 marked an important milestone in the 1-2 life of John S. Findley, DDS, as he was elected president of the 1-3 Texas Dental Association at the Association's recent annual 1-4 convention in San Antonio; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Bryan, Texas, on October 3, 1942, this 1-6 distinguished gentleman graduated from Ennis High School and then 1-7 went on to the United States Air Force Academy, North Texas State 1-8 University, Southern Methodist University, and the Baylor 1-9 University College of Dentistry where he received his degree in 1-10 1970; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Three years prior, Dr. Findley heeded his country's 1-12 call and enlisted as a member of the United States Air Force from 1-13 which he was honorably discharged in 1967; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Since the beginning of his dental practice, Dr. 1-15 Findley has distinguished himself in his profession, having 1-16 received numerous honors and distinctions, including the 1-17 Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Baylor College of 1-18 Dentistry, the 1995 Dentist of the Year Award from the Dallas 1-19 Dental Society, as well as fellowships from the International 1-20 College of Dentistry and the American College of Dentists, in 1992 1-21 and 1994, respectively; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Dr. Findley is also involved in various aspects of 1-23 civic and community service having served as Mayor of Cross Roads, 1-24 Texas, from 1992-94, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oak 2-1 Grove United Methodist Church, and as a member of the Board of 2-2 Directors of the Plano United Way; and 2-3 WHEREAS, As a president of the Texas Dental Association, Dr. 2-4 Findley brings a wealth of legislative experience to the position; 2-5 during the 74th Legislative Session, he spearheaded TDA's efforts 2-6 to reinstate the State Board of Dental Examiners, and his 2-7 leadership in this area garnered him the President's Award; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Throughout his many achievements, Dr. Findley has 2-9 been bolstered by the love and support of his beloved wife Judy and 2-10 their two sons Brett and Alan; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. John S. Findley for his recent 2-13 election as president of the Texas Dental Association, and extend 2-14 to him warmest best wishes for success in his new position; and, be 2-15 it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Dr. Findley as a token of the highest regard from the 2-18 Texas House of Representatives. Garcia _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1379 was adopted by the House on June 2, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House