SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102


In Memory

of

M. L. Risenger

	WHEREAS, Residents of Terrell are mourning the loss of
M. L. "Doc" Risenger, an accomplished veterinarian, businessman, 
and civic leader, who passed away on September 25, 2003, at the 
age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, Doc Risenger was born in Bryan on November 12, 1934; 
he graduated from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine in 
1959 and began his career in Bryan; following 15 years in Kaufman, 
he spent 26 years in Terrell, where he was in practice with his son, 
Casey, at Risenger Veterinary Hospital since 1987; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed community leader had been a member 
of the Trinity Valley Community College board of trustees for 
nearly two decades, and he had served as the board president 
since 1995; during his tenure, he gained the respect and 
admiration of his peers for his sound judgment, honesty, and 
natural leadership ability; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime member and deacon of the First Baptist 
Church, Dr. Risenger also owned and managed the Terrell Livestock 
Commission for 11 years and was active with a host of noteworthy 
organizations, including the local and state high school rodeo 
associations, the Texas Board of Health, Future Farmers of 
America, 4-H, and the board of the Terrell Independent School 
District, for which he served six years as president; and

	WHEREAS, Named Kaufman County Outstanding Cattleman in 
1993, Dr. Risenger was a man of integrity, dedication, and a 
strong work ethic, and while he will be greatly missed, his 
memory will live on in the hearts and minds of the many people 
whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the 
life of M. L. "Doc" Risenger and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family: to his wife of 48 years, Marie; to his sons 
and daughters-in-law, Charlie and Dena Risenger and Casey and 
Phyllis Risenger; and to his other relatives and many friends; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns 
this day, it do so in memory of M. L. "Doc" Risenger.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 8, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate