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79S31068 JNC-D

By:  McCall                                                       H.R. No. 315



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Frisco lost an admired civic leader 
and valued friend with the passing of Dr. Erwin G. Pink on April 20, 
2006; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Wichita Falls, Dr. Pink served his 
country with distinction in the medical corps of the U.S. Navy 
before earning his bachelor's degree from Midwestern University in 
1949; he went on to graduate from Southwestern Medical School in 
1953, arriving in Frisco the following year; and
	WHEREAS, For 43 years, Dr. Pink ably addressed the medical 
needs of his community; a dedicated and caring physician, he 
consistently worked to provide the best health care possible to 
each of his patients; for nearly half of his career, he served as 
Frisco's only doctor, a responsibility he accepted with enthusiasm; 
and
	WHEREAS, He operated the Frisco Medical Clinic until his 
retirement in 1997 and also lent his talents to the Frisco Raccoons, 
serving free of charge as the team's doctor; dubbed "Painless Pink" 
by the players, he was known for his ability to ease suffering and 
treat injuries quickly; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Smith made significant contributions to his 
adopted hometown in other capacities as well; a valued member of the 
Lions Club, he served on the Frisco ISD School Board for nearly two 
decades and was active in preserving community history through the 
Heritage Association of Frisco, which he co-founded and served as 
president; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, this esteemed Texan helped to bring the 
first major industry to town when he convinced the Gould battery 
recycling plant to locate in Frisco and arranged for the Frisco 
Railroad to donate the land on which the business would be built; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Pink's efforts in behalf of the city were lauded 
by his fellow citizens, who named an elementary school and a sports 
field in his honor; moreover, in 2004, he and his beloved wife, 
Elisabeth, earned the title of Living Legends from the Collin 
County Community College District Board of Trustees; and
	WHEREAS, Few individuals have had such a profound and lasting 
impact on their communities as Dr. Pink, and although he will be 
greatly missed, those who were privileged to know this 
compassionate, generous man will forever carry his memory close in 
their hearts; 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. Erwin G. Pink and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Elisabeth Rue Pink; to his children, Susanne 
Cornelius, Janet Prejean, Mary Escobedo, and Philip Pink; to his 
seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; 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. Erwin 
Pink.