HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Joe Wesley Dickerson of Jasper has been named 1-2 Mr. East Texas of 2001 by the Tyler County Dogwood Festival 1-3 Committee, and Dr. Dickerson has indeed proven himself most 1-4 deserving of this notable accolade; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Rockland, he graduated from Stephen F. 1-6 Austin State University and The University of Texas School of 1-7 Medicine; after serving in the United States Air Force during World 1-8 War II, he returned stateside and worked as a surgical resident at 1-9 Cook County Hospital in Chicago before moving to Jasper, where he 1-10 has remained since 1948; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Known throughout East Texas as "The People's Doctor" 1-12 and "Dr. Joe," he was instrumental in the establishment of the Mary 1-13 E. Dickerson Memorial Hospital, named for his wife who died in 1-14 1961; and 1-15 WHEREAS, While still working about 12 hours a day, every day, 1-16 he also maintains an active interest in ancient documents and has 1-17 had a 20-year research association with a noted Princeton 1-18 professor; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Dr. Dickerson's immeasurable contributions and 1-20 lifetime of achievements have earned him a special place in the 1-21 hearts of countless people, and his leadership, vision, and 1-22 compassion have made him a role model in his East Texas community; 1-23 his hard work and dedication in behalf of his fellow Texans is 1-24 truly commendable, and it is most appropriate to pay tribute to him 2-1 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby congratulate Dr. Joe Wesley Dickerson on being named 2-4 Mr. East Texas by the Tyler County Dogwood Festival Committee and 2-5 extend to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in all 2-6 his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Dr. Dickerson as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Christian _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 216 was adopted by the House on March 20, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 216 was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2001, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor