By Davis of Dallas                                     H.R. No. 402
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Dr. James L. Sweatt III of Dallas has been chosen to
 1-2     receive an Outstanding Texan award by the Texas Legislative Black
 1-3     Caucus in recognition of his many notable professional
 1-4     contributions; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan award was created to honor
 1-6     individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to
 1-7     improving, developing, and enriching the lives of their fellowman;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, An accomplished thoracic and vascular surgeon, Dr.
1-10     Sweatt maintains a thriving medical practice; he is also a member
1-11     of the Texas State University System Board of Regents, which
1-12     oversees Angelo State, Lamar, Sam Houston State, Southwest Texas
1-13     State, and Sul Ross State universities, as well as Sul Ross State
1-14     University--Rio Grande College; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Among Dr. Sweatt's many professional affiliations
1-16     are the Dallas County Medical Society, of which he was president,
1-17     Texas Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of
1-18     Thoracic Surgeons, and American Medical Association, and he is also
1-19     a Southwestern Medical Foundation trustee; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Dr. Sweatt is a graduate of Middlebury College and
1-21     Washington University School of Medicine and served his internship
1-22     at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital, with residencies at the
1-23     University of Colorado Medical Center and The University of Texas
1-24     Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Before entering into private practice, he served his
 2-2     nation with distinction as a flight surgeon for the United States
 2-3     Air Force from 1963 to 1965; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, He also devotes his time and energy to his community
 2-5     as a member of the board of Grace Presbyterian Village and as an
 2-6     elder at St. Luke Presbyterian Church; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Dr. Sweatt has applied his considerable skill and
 2-8     knowledge to significantly improve the lives of many Texans, and it
 2-9     is indeed appropriate that he receive special recognition at this
2-10     time; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-12     Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. James L. Sweatt III on being
2-13     named an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus
2-14     and extend to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in
2-15     his future endeavors; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for Dr. Sweatt as an expression of high regard by the
2-18     Texas House of Representatives.