SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1019


In Memory

of

Dr. John M. Smith, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dr. John M. Smith, Jr., who 
died March 16, 2003, at the age of 88; and

	WHEREAS, John Smith was born June 14, 1914, in Burleson County;
he graduated from North Texas State University; after earning a 
degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1940, he 
undertook two years of post-graduate medical training; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Smith enlisted in the United States Army 
Medical Corps in 1942 and served as a surgeon during World War II; 
after he was honorably discharged in 1946, he married Jane Jordan; 
the couple moved to El Paso and later to San Antonio, where Dr. Smith
established his medical practice; and

	WHEREAS, Known for his attentiveness and compassionate 
nature, he was a revered physician to a multitude of patients, 
from the poorest to the most privileged of the community, for 
more than 55 years; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Smith took great pride in playing a major role 
in establishing the City of San Antonio as a leading medical 
center in the state; it was largely due to his efforts that in 
1959 the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of the 
University of Texas South Texas Medical School, now known as
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; he 
was also instrumental in the creation of Methodist Hospital, the 
Cancer Therapy and Research Center, University Hospital and 
other facilities; and

	WHEREAS, Greatly respected by his colleagues and by the 
citizens of San Antonio, Dr. Smith served as president or 
chairman of such organizations as the Texas State Board of 
Health, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the San Antonio 
Medical Foundation; and

	WHEREAS, For his outstanding contributions to the field of 
medicine, he was honored with the Distinguished Service Award 
from the American Medical Association, the C. D. Taylor Award 
from Tulane University Medical School, and the Distinguished 
Alumnus Award from North Texas State University; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. John Smith was a devoted husband, father,
and grandfather who lived his life to the fullest, 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. John M. Smith, Jr.:  his sons,
Dr. J. Marvin Smith III, Dr. Paxton Jordan Smith, and
Robert Burleson Smith; his daughter, Joella Pickering Smith;
his brother, J. Burleson Smith; his nine grandchildren; and his 
numerous nieces and nephews; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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. John M. Smith, Jr.
                                                                       Wentworth




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



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate