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By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 250



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After a courageous and inspirational battle with 
cancer, Dr. L. Shannon Holloway, Jr., of Abilene passed away on 
April 21, 2006, at the age of 66; and
	WHEREAS, An outstanding leader in the field of medicine, Dr. 
Holloway was one of the first faculty members of the newly 
established Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of 
Medicine in 1972; he authored more than two dozen scientific 
publications and taught courses in physiology and biochemistry to 
many of his future physician colleagues in Abilene; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan earned his medical degree in 
1976 and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery four years 
later; he practiced orthopedic surgery for 25 years, served as 
chief of staff of Hendrick Medical Center, and officiated as team 
physician for the football teams of Abilene Christian University, 
Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University, as well as those 
of numerous area high schools; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Holloway gave generously of his 
time and talents to a host of community organizations, serving on 
numerous boards and receiving many accolades for his distinguished 
service; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to his faith, his friends, and his family, 
Shannon Holloway possessed a dynamic and effervescent personality 
and a true zest for life that inspired all who knew him to strive 
toward their full potential; although he will be sorely missed, the 
legacy of strength and kindness that he leaves behind will long live 
on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Dr. L. Shannon Holloway, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family: to his loving wife, Janie Holloway; to his 
children and their spouses, Bill and Suzanne Holloway, Laura and 
Mike Walsh, Julie and Ben Davis, Lisa and Mike Monschke, and Susan 
and Kurt Daum; to his 10 grandchildren; to his two brothers and 
their families; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Shannon 
Holloway.