H.R. No. 1599



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Retired physician Dr. William O'Quin has earned the 
deep respect and admiration of his patients, family, neighbors, and 
fellow citizens during his many years of service as a community 
physician; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the historic Texas city of 
Mineral Wells, located in Palo Pinto County, Dr. O'Quin has never 
failed to answer the call when his community has needed his 
formidable talents and leadership abilities; and
	WHEREAS, When Nazareth Hospital was suddenly closed in 1968, 
Dr. O'Quin led a community effort to create the Palo Pinto Hospital 
District through a county referendum to ensure the continuation of 
essential health services in the area; largely through his diligent 
efforts, Palo Pinto General Hospital was created by state statute 
with Dr. O'Quin serving on its inaugural board of directors; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed humanitarian retired in 1999, 
following  a career committed to the welfare of Palo Pinto County 
residents that included his involvement as a hospital district 
trustee, chief of staff, medical director, and county public health 
director; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. William O'Quin's selfless dedication to public 
service and health care is exemplary, and he indeed merits special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Dr. William O'Quin for his exemplary 
contributions in behalf of his community and the welfare of its 
residents and extend to him sincere best wishes for a happy and 
rewarding retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. O'Quin as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                              Keffer of Eastland

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1599 was adopted by the House on May 
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House