H.R. No. 153







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Dr. Orin Littlejohn is retiring from his medical 

practice on September 30, 2005, concluding a remarkable 44-year 

career as one of Marshall's leading general practitioners; and

	WHEREAS, The longest-tenured physician in the city, 

Dr. Littlejohn began his medical practice in 1961, when just 15 

doctors served the community; today, three times that number work 

to meet the health care needs of Marshall's citizens; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Littlejohn served on the board of directors of 

the Marshall Regional Medical Center for 26 years, including three 

years as board chairman, and he also played an important role in 

raising the funds necessary to build the city's hospital; and

	WHEREAS, Resolute in his faith, this dedicated doctor 

currently serves as chairman of the Committee on Administration and 

the Executive Committee of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church 

(EPC); he has also served as the moderator of the General Assembly 

of the EPC, leading the entire denomination and providing 

invaluable assistance to various presbyteries and pastors; and

	WHEREAS, In retirement Dr. Littlejohn looks forward to 

spending more time with his beloved wife, Jane, and pursuing 

various outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing; he is also 

considering a reintroduction to the game of golf, a pastime he 

enjoyed during his years as a U.S. Air Force jet pilot, and plans to 

devote more time to travel, working in behalf of his church, and 

supporting the Cypress Valley Republicans; and

	WHEREAS, The citizens of Marshall are truly blessed to have 

benefited from the medical expertise of Dr. Littlejohn, for he has 

not only treated their symptoms and maladies, but has been a source 

of counsel and comfort to his many patients; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Orin 

Littlejohn on his retirement and extend best wishes to him for much 

happiness in the years to come; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Dr. Orin Littlejohn as an expression of high regard by 

the Texas House of Representatives.



                                                                          Hughes



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 153 was adopted by the House on August 

8, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House