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
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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.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate