H.R. No. 1432



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio has lost a talented doctor 
and distinguished citizen with the passing of Dr. Enrique M. Galan 
on May 1, 2003, at the age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Galan was born on October 29, 1934, in Havana, 
Cuba; he graduated from the University of Havana in 1952 and 
attended medical school at the University of Havana and the 
University of Mexico City, receiving his medical degree from the 
University of Madrid, Spain, in 1962; and
	WHEREAS, After earning his degree, Dr. Galan continued his 
studies at Harvard Medical School; he began his pediatric residency 
in Providence, R.I., and completed it at Children's Hospital Boston 
where he was the recipient of a two-year fellowship in pediatric 
nephrology; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Galan immigrated to the United States of America 
in 1962; proud of his new citizenship, he joined the U.S. Navy in 
1967, serving two years as a lieutenant commander at the Naval Air 
Station in Corpus Christi before being honorably discharged; and
	WHEREAS, In 1970, Dr. Galan and his family settled in San 
Antonio, where he opened his private practice and for three decades  
served the health care needs of countless young people; in 2000, he 
sold his practice but continued to work part time in the San Antonio 
Pediatric Association; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Galan made important contributions through his 
involvement in numerous professional organizations; he was a 
lifetime member of  the Bexar County Medical Society, American 
Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric 
Society, and San Antonio Pediatric Society; in addition, he shared 
his time and expertise as a clinical assistant professor at The 
University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of his community, Dr. Galan attended 
St. Luke Catholic Church and belonged to the Cuban Cultural Center 
of San Antonio; an avid racquetball player, he was rightfully proud 
of his induction into the Hall of Fame of the International 
Frontennis Association in Miami, Florida; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Galan touched the lives of people in a real and 
significant way through his work in medicine, and his spirit will 
live on in the hearts of those who knew him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Dr. Enrique 
Galan and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to 
his wife of 40 years, Maria del Pilar Galan; to his five children 
and their spouses, Dr. Henry L. Galan and Amy Weiser, Joseph M. 
Galan, Francis X. Galan and Emma Mata, Dr. John P. Galan and Blanca 
Olguin, and Mark A. Galan and Jennifer Savoy; to his seven 
grandchildren, John Andrew, Nicole Gabriela, Jacob, Hank, Nicolas, 
and John Luke; to his sisters, Maria Christina Messer, Lourdes 
Milian, and Mary Grace Galan; 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 House of 
Representatives adjourns on this day, it do so in memory of Enrique 
M. Galan.

                                                                Martinez Fischer

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1432 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House