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H.C.R. No. 266
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Donald R. Lewis on February 24,
2002, brought an immense loss to the family, friends, and
colleagues of this beloved Texas physician, as well as to the entire
community of Paris; and
WHEREAS, Educated at The University of Texas at Austin and
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, Dr.
Lewis was a surgical resident of Jersey City Medical Center before
joining the U.S. Army Medical Corps in 1946 to serve in general and
field hospitals in post-war Germany; in 1950 he returned to his
hometown of Paris to launch a successful medical practice and soon
distinguished himself as a surgeon of compassion, skill, and
intelligence; and
WHEREAS, This renowned physician served the residents of
Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma for more than five decades,
continuing the work started in 1914 by his father, Dr. R. L. Lewis;
in addition to serving as staff president at Lamar General Hospital
and L. P. McCuistion Community Hospital, he was chief of staff at
the Paris Sanitarium and at McCuistion Regional Medical Center,
which he also served as medical director from 1996 to 2000; one year
after his retirement, Lewis Hall was dedicated in honor of Dr. Lewis
and his father at the McCuistion Women's Pavilion in recognition of
their exceptional contributions to patient care in the community
and region; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lewis remained an active and respected member of
the Paris community throughout his life; named the Optimist Club
Man of the Year in 1976, he was a member of the Rotary Club, the
Century Club, and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, and he
further shared his leadership and vision with organizations at both
his alma maters; he was also a former president of the Paris Golf
and Country Club, and on October 19, 2003, the National Kidney
Foundation of North Texas will host the Donald R. Lewis Memorial
Golf Tournament at his home course to pay tribute to the legacy of
this remarkable man who is greatly missed by all who were privileged
to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Donald R. Lewis and extend
profound sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Priscilla Scott Lewis; to his daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla
and Bill Darling; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Mary
Helen Lewis, Michael and Lisa Lewis, Randall and Kristen Lewis, and
Derek and Julie Lewis; to his grandchildren, Landon Darling, Donald
Lewis III, Ava Lewis, John Lewis, Courtney Lewis, Ellie Lewis,
Katie Lewis, Coleman Lewis, and Henry Lewis; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory
of Dr. Donald R. Lewis.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 266 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2003.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 266 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 28, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor