By: Wentworth S.R. No. 172 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Dr. Robert Melville Finks 1-5 WHEREAS, The death of the highly respected and pioneering 1-6 physician, Dr. Robert Melville Finks of San Angelo, Texas, on 1-7 January 9, 1997, was greatly mourned by his family, friends, 1-8 and patients; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This beloved doctor gave unselfishly of himself to 1-10 his family and his community; Dr. Finks was the first pediatrician 1-11 between Fort Worth and El Paso; he came to San Angelo in 1933, 1-12 before antibiotics were in general use; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Born on May 7, 1904, in Pulaski, Virginia, 1-14 Dr. Finks received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University 1-15 Medical School in 1930; having pursued his postgraduate training 1-16 and residency in pediatrics, he entered private practice in 1-17 San Angelo in 1933; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Becoming a member of the Rush, Schulkey, Wall, 1-19 and Windham Clinic, Dr. Finks also founded, with the late 1-20 Dr. Bob Arledge, Baby Clinic Children's Treatment Center, 1-21 providing free pediatric medical care to children who otherwise 1-22 might not have received adequate care; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Playing a crucial role during the polio epidemic 2-1 in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Dr. Finks and the late 2-2 Dr. Arledge accumulated so much experience with treatment 2-3 that other doctors consulted with them often; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Committed to community life, Dr. Finks served 2-5 on the boards of several organizations, including Angelo 2-6 Community Hospital, Planned Parenthood, Medical Advisory 2-7 Board, and Texas Rehabilitation Center in Gonzales; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession, he was a member of 2-9 the American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, 2-10 Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatrics Society, and 2-11 American College of Allergy; he will be greatly missed; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-15 members of his family: his wife, Mary Elizabeth; his daughters, 2-16 Anne Belle Hughes and Mary Carolyn Finks; and his two 2-17 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-20 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-21 day, it do so in memory of Dr. Robert Melville Finks. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on February 17, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate