By Pitts                                               H.R. No. 858
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Lee Scott Bloemendal for his personal achievements and his
 1-3     outstanding pursuit of academic excellence as he prepares to
 1-4     graduate from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Born May 25, 1973, in Denver, Colorado,
 1-7     Mr. Bloemendal became a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity
 1-8     before graduating cum laude from Southern Methodist University with
 1-9     a bachelor of arts degree in biological sciences and a minor in
1-10     psychology in 1995; and
1-11           WHEREAS, This committed gentleman went on to attend The
1-12     University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and, on May 22,
1-13     1999, he will graduate from medical school and begin a new chapter
1-14     in his life as a resident in general surgery at Baylor Hospital in
1-15     Dallas; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The son of Dr. Lee Bloemendal and Marilyn
1-17     Bloemendal, he has greatly benefited from the love and support of
1-18     his wife, the former Duffy Evelyn Pitts, throughout his studies,
1-19     and he has also found time in his busy schedule to pursue such
1-20     varied interests as water sports, snow skiing, and hunting; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Lee Scott Bloemendal is a remarkable young man who
1-22     has demonstrated extraordinary dedication in attaining his goals;
1-23     his energy, enthusiasm, and determination typify the finest
1-24     qualities of our state's young people, and he is indeed deserving
 2-1     of legislative commendation at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby commend Lee Scott Bloemendal on the occasion of
 2-4     his graduation from The University of Texas Medical Branch at
 2-5     Galveston and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued good
 2-6     fortune and happiness; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Bloemendal as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.