H.R. No. 66 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Recognized for a 47-year career in hospital 
administration and generous contributions to the community, Warren 
L. Rutherford of Dallas is receiving a Good Samaritan Award from 
Dallas Baptist University-Oak Cliff Partnership at the 
organization's 18th annual dinner on May 2, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, After  distinguished service in numerous hospitals, 
including more than 20 years at M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor 
Institute, Mr. Rutherford became senior vice president and 
executive director of Methodist Medical Center in Oak Cliff in 
1985; he subsequently served in administrative posts with the 
Methodist Health System, first as senior vice president for 
corporate services and later as senior vice president for 
development and public affairs; since his retirement in 2001, he 
has served as a member of the board of trustees of the Methodist 
Health System Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to supporting and improving the community 
he calls home, this esteemed gentleman is a member of the board of 
directors of the Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas, the Trinity 
Commons Foundation, and the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, and a 
member of the Rotary Club of Oak Cliff, the Southern Gateway 
Community Work Group, and the Project Pegasus Community Work Group; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through the years Mr. Rutherford has enjoyed the 
devoted support of his wife, Barbara; in addition, he is an active 
member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, where he 
participates in the choir and serves on the investment committee; 
and
	WHEREAS, In his tireless efforts to advance quality hospital 
care and community development, Warren Rutherford has rendered 
exceptional service to the citizens of North Texas, and it is with 
heartfelt gratitude that we join his colleagues, friends, and 
admirers in honoring him for his many contributions to the greater 
good; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Warren L. 
Rutherford on receiving a 2006 Good Samaritan Award from Dallas 
Baptist University-Oak Cliff Partnership and extend to him sincere 
appreciation for a lifetime of service to others; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Rutherford as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Davis of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House on April 
21, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House