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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 583
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to
 1-4     recognize Dr. Edith Irby Jones as the keynote speaker for the
 1-5     20th Annual Intercultural Communications Conference held
 1-6     April 8-9, 1999, at Texas Southern University; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, As a widely renowned Internal Medicine specialist,
 1-8     humanitarian, and publicist, Dr. Jones addressed the Department of
 1-9     Communications 1999 conference theme of "Traditional African Health
1-10     and Healing Practices:  Perceptions of and Treatment for Physical,
1-11     Emotional and Spiritual Wellness"; and
1-12           WHEREAS, As a 1952 graduate of the University of Arkansas
1-13     School of Medicine, she was the first black ever to be admitted
1-14     and, in acknowledgment of this, a ceremony was held in 1985 to
1-15     unveil her portrait that hangs in the school entrance hall today;
1-16     and
1-17           WHEREAS, She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
1-18     at Baylor College of Medicine and at The University of Texas
1-19     School of Medicine in Houston; she sits on the editorial boards
1-20     of Black Health and Urban Medicine and the Journal of Health Care
1-21     for the Poor and Underserved; and
1-22           WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of this
1-23     distinguished doctor have brought her countless accolades; she
1-24     was the first female president of the National Medical Association
 2-1     in its 91-year history; awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters from
 2-2     Missouri Valley College, Maryland-Holmes College, Lindenwood
 2-3     College, and Knoxville College; in 1987 she was inducted into
 2-4     the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, The City of Houston honored her in 1993 for her
 2-6     service to the poor, aged, minorities, and underserved, and in
 2-7     September of 1995 an Edith Irby Jones Recognition Day was held;
 2-8     she was also given special recognition in 1996 by the Houston
 2-9     Parks Department for her promotion of positive life styles; and
2-10           WHEREAS, Her exceptional work and dedication did not go
2-11     unnoticed by her colleagues, Dr. Jones is also the recipient of
2-12     numerous awards in her field; she was named Internist of the Year
2-13     in 1988 by the American Society of Internal Medicine and was
2-14     recognized by them again in 1992 for her leadership; the
2-15     Association of Black Cardiologists presented her with a special
2-16     award for Contributions to Organized Medicine; and
2-17           WHEREAS, This esteemed internist also offers her wisdom and
2-18     time as a member of various boards, councils, and task forces;
2-19     she is a proven leader who has devoted her talents and energies
2-20     to a wide range of causes; now, therefore, be it
2-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-22     76th Legislature, hereby express its deepest gratitude to
2-23     Dr. Edith Irby Jones for her outstanding contributions and
2-24     exceptional accomplishments; and, be it further
2-25           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-26     Dr. Jones as an expression of the appreciation and high regard
 3-1     of the Texas Senate.
 3-2                                                                   Ellis
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 3-4                                          President of the Senate
 3-5                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-6                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-7                                  on April 9, 1999.
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 3-9                                          Secretary of the Senate
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3-11                                           Member, Texas Senate