SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82


In Memory

of

Dr. Emerson Emory


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Dr. Emerson Emory,
who died January 28, 2003, at the age of 77; and

	WHEREAS, Emerson Emory was born January 29, 1925, in
South Dallas; he attended Prairie View A&M College before
joining the United States Army at age 18; after serving his 
country in World War II, he earned a bachelor's degree from 
Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a medical degree from 
Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Emory returned to Dallas in 1953 and joined 
Saint Paul Hospital as Dallas' first black intern; he went on to 
work for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas before 
opening his own office in psychiatry in 1961; five years later, 
he was the first black physician to volunteer to serve in 
Vietnam; and

	WHEREAS, A strong and tenacious individual, Dr. Emory
was adamant about his beliefs in spite of their seeming 
contradictions; he was a pioneer in the Dallas civil rights 
movement, fighting for justice for minorities, and he was active 
with the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the organization that 
seeks to preserve and honor the memory of the Confederate cause; 
and

	WHEREAS, He kept his office in the heart of South Dallas, 
where he was most needed, and he was noted for helping anyone who 
needed medical care; he was dauntless in his efforts to help 
people with drug addiction; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Emory was named a Dallas Living Legend by the 
Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters; he served as local 
executive director for the Southern Christian Leadership 
Conference and was the first black president of the Dallas 
Council of the United Service Organizations; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Dr. Emory gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Emory lived his life to the fullest and was a 
devoted father and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories 
that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to
the bereaved family of Dr. Emerson Emory:  his son,
Emerson "Rusty" Emory, Jr.; his daughters, Karon Hutcheson
and Sharon Emory; and his two grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Dr. Emerson Emory.
                                                                            West




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 30, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate