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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 984

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Ronnie D. Shade as an outstanding citizen of our 
state and to declare July 20, 2003, Ronnie D. Shade Day in the 
State of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Ronnie Shade is well known for his many 
humanitarian endeavors; an orthopedic surgeon, he is noted for 
volunteering his services to the disadvantaged and 
underprivileged and for providing free transitional housing to 
recovering and rehabilitated substance abusers; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Shade is a gifted physician, a respected 
community leader, and a popular lecturer on health and the 
prevention of illness; and

	WHEREAS, His faith-based nonprofit organization has shared 
its expertise and information with citizens and organizations 
across the nation; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Shade strives daily to improve access to 
first-rate and consistent medical care for the individuals in his 
community and throughout the Lone Star State; and

	WHEREAS, Listed in Who's Who in Business Black America,
Dr. Shade is an exceptionally dedicated and resourceful 
individual whose concern for others has earned him the admiration 
of many; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Dr. Ronnie D. Shade
for his many accomplishments and for the time and energy he has 
graciously devoted to the community; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as a memento of Ronnie D. Shade Day in Texas and as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate