1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-3 in recognizing John W. Overstreet, M.D., F.A.C.S., who has 1-4 been selected as the Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 1999 1-5 by The Houston Surgical Society; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born July 19, 1918, in Mississippi, 1-7 John Overstreet graduated from Mississippi State University 1-8 and Tulane University School of Medicine; following his 1-9 service in the United States Naval Reserves, during which 1-10 he participated in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of 1-11 Iwo Jima, Dr. Overstreet did a surgical fellowship at 1-12 The Ochsner Clinic; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Dr. Overstreet served as an instructor in 1-14 anatomy, surgery, and thoracic surgery with Tulane University 1-15 School of Medicine before becoming a clinical assistant 1-16 professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in 1953; 1-17 he became a clinical associate professor of surgery in 1957 1-18 and continued his outstanding service with Baylor College of 1-19 Medicine until his retirement in 1993; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Dr. Overstreet is a member of numerous medical 1-21 and professional societies and is respected by his colleagues 1-22 for his expertise and years of experience; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who has distinguished 1-24 himself as a surgeon, Dr. Overstreet has dedicated his life 2-1 to helping others through the world of surgical medicine, and 2-2 he deserves recognition for his exceptional accomplishments; 2-3 now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. John Overstreet on his 2-6 dedication to his profession and his many achievements as a 2-7 surgeon and extend to him congratulations on earning the title 2-8 of Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 1999; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 Dr. Overstreet as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-11 Ellis 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on February 17, 1999. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate