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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                             Dr. J. E. Stibbards
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of one of its
 1-8     most esteemed and well-loved citizens, Dr. J. E. "Ted" Stibbards,
 1-9     who died September 22, 2000, at the age of 63; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The prominent hospital administrator made notable
1-11     contributions to his profession throughout his long and productive
1-12     career, and he will be missed by his family and many friends; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Stibbards
1-14     received his doctorate in hospital administration from McMaster
1-15     University in Canada and embarked on a lifelong commitment to
1-16     provide our children with the best possible level of care; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Having administratively served children's
1-18     hospitals in Cincinnati, Birmingham, Buffalo, Los Angeles, and
1-19     Toronto, Canada, Dr. Stibbards accepted the position of president
1-20     and chief executive officer at Corpus Christi's Driscoll Children's
1-21     Hospital in 1993 and held the position until 1998; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Dr. Stibbards brought exceptional expertise and
 2-2     leadership to the hospital at a critical time for pediatric
 2-3     services, and he pursued an aggressive program with innovative
 2-4     service approaches and cost-effective measures; Dr. Stibbards'
 2-5     tenacity led to the opening of a neonatal nursery and a pediatric
 2-6     day surgery unit and the employment of a full-time chaplain; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman served as a faithful and
 2-8     energetic member of numerous organizations including the
 2-9     National Association of Children's Hospital, the Children's
2-10     Hospital Association of Texas, the Board of Directors of Driscoll
2-11     Children's Hospital, the Texas Association of Public and Nonprofit
2-12     Hospitals, the Texas State Aquarium, and the Rotary Club of
2-13     Corpus Christi; and
2-14           WHEREAS, The mentor, role model, and child advocate will be
2-15     remembered fondly for his strength of character and his sense
2-16     of purpose; the death of such a fine man is felt not only by his
2-17     family and friends, but also by all who benefitted from his
2-18     generosity and community spirit; now, therefore, be it
2-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-20     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-21     bereaved family of Dr. J. E. "Ted" Stibbards:  his wife,
2-22     Gwen Stibbards; his son and daughter-in-law, David and
2-23     Julie Stibbards; his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and
2-24     Roger Ocampo; his brother, Lawrence Stibbards; his sister,
 3-1     Lyn Lewis; and his three grandchildren; and, be it further
 3-2           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 3-3     his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
 3-4     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
 3-5     do so in memory of Dr. J. E. "Ted" Stibbards.
 3-6                                                    Truan
 3-7           Armbrister           Gallegos            Ogden
 3-8           Barrientos           Harris              Shapiro
 3-9           Bernsen              Haywood             Shapleigh
3-10           Bivins               Jackson             Sibley
3-11           Brown                Lindsay             Staples
3-12           Cain                 Lucio               Van de Putte
3-13           Carona               Madla               Wentworth
3-14           Duncan               Moncrief            West
3-15           Ellis                Nelson              Whitmire
3-16           Fraser                                   Zaffirini
3-17                      Ratliff, President of the Senate
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3-19                                         President of the Senate
3-20                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-21                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-22                                  on April 2, 2001, by a rising vote.
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3-24                                         Secretary of the Senate
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3-26                                            Dean of the Senate