79R1274 JNC-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 46 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Galveston lost a talented physician, 
esteemed neighbor, and devoted friend with the untimely passing of 
Dr. Michael Patrick O'Malley on January 30, 2004, at the age of 42; 
and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Dr. O'Malley was born on August 2, 
1961, in Brenham, to proud parents Dan and JoAnn O'Malley and to 
grandparents Bernadette and Desmond Neitzel, Agnes O'Malley, and 
the late Arthur O'Malley; and
	WHEREAS, Raised in Katy with his brother, Bobby, and sisters, 
Laurie and Susie, he was a gifted athlete at Katy High School, where 
he was named all-district and Katy Outstanding Lineman in his 
senior year; this accomplished student also participated in the 
statewide debate competition, played a key role in school 
leadership through student council and the National Honor Society, 
and was a valued parishioner at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. O'Malley went on to graduate from Baylor 
University and earned his medical degree from The University of 
Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston; over the course of his 
career, he made many important contributions to his profession 
through his active involvement as a delegate to the Texas Medical 
Association and the American Medical Association, and through his 
service as vice president of the Galveston County Medical Society; 
and
	WHEREAS, Committed and caring, Dr. O'Malley also lent his 
time and talents to the UTMB School of Medicine, the Area Health 
Education Center, and to the homeless of Galveston, with his 
exceptional work earning him a 2004 Top Doc Award from more than 250 
student preceptors; in addition, he was a Fourth Degree Knight of 
the Knights of Columbus Council 9978 through St. Peter's Catholic 
Church in Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Michael Patrick 
O'Malley will not soon forget the compassion, dedication, and 
integrity he brought to every facet of his life; although he is gone 
from us now, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all 
those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Michael Patrick 
O'Malley and extend sincere sympathy to his family:  to his wife, 
Kerry O'Malley; to his children, Megan and Mitchell O'Malley; to his 
parents, Dan and JoAnn O'Malley; to his brother and family, Bob and 
Patti O'Malley, Kenny, Abby, and Corianne; to his sister and 
family, Laurie and Kevin McLoughlin, Katie, Ryan, and Mary; to his 
sister and family, Susie and Jim Murray, Daniel, Wesley, Alyssa, 
and Jonathon; to his grandmother, Agnes O'Malley; to his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Kay Potts; to his 
brother-in-law, Kirby Potts; to his aunts and uncles, Dick and 
Marcena O'Malley, Allen and Mary Ann Eichler, Tom and Diana 
Neitzel, Jim and Anna Neitzel, Mike and Wende Neitzel, and Donny and 
Linda Ryan; to his 22 first cousins; and to the other relatives and 
many friends of this beloved gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. 
Michael Patrick O'Malley.