H.R. No. 189



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. T. David Greer of Henrietta received the Texas 
Family Physician of the Year Award in July 2004 from the Texas 
Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP) for more than 30 years of 
exceptional service to his patients and his community; and
	WHEREAS, A chapter of the American Academy of Family 
Physicians and the state's largest medical specialty organization, 
TAFP promotes and assures the maintenance of high-quality medical 
care in the Lone Star State; the criteria for the TAFP Physician of 
the Year Award require that candidates are compassionately 
dedicated to their patients, active in their communities, and 
identified as role models in their profession; each year, 
extraordinary family physicians throughout Texas are nominated by 
their patients, peers, and colleagues for this significant honor; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. David Greer treats some of the same patients in 
Henrietta today that were once in the care of his grandfather, Dr. 
Albert Greer; a native of Clay County, this beloved small-town 
physician received his training at The University of Texas Medical 
Branch at Galveston; after graduating in 1964 and serving his 
country as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Army, this decorated Vietnam 
War veteran returned to his hometown in 1970 to open his own private 
practice; and
	WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Dr. Greer has 
served on the boards of the North Central Texas Medical Foundation, 
Clay County Memorial Hospital, Wichita County Medical Society, and 
Wichita Falls Family Practice Residency Association; he is a former 
president of the North Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the 
Henrietta Kiwanis Club and a former director of the Clay County 
Chamber of Commerce; a previous recipient of the TAFP Award for 
Advancement of Family Practice in Rural Texas, he has served on the 
Rural Health Committee of the Texas Medical Association; moreover, 
he has had a positive impact on countless medical students through 
his participation in the Senior Preceptorship programs at a number 
of medical schools; and
	WHEREAS, While taking care of others, this esteemed gentleman 
has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Lea Ann, his children, 
John and Jan, and his five granddaughters; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. David Greer's success is due in part to his 
proven ability to communicate with his patients and listen to their 
needs; practicing in a small town, his commitment to his patients 
extends beyond the typical doctor-patient relationship; still 
making occasional house calls and offering regular "curbside 
consultations," Dr. Greer demonstrates a steadfast dedication to 
his patients and to his community that makes him a truly deserving 
recipient of this noteworthy award; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. T. David Greer on his receipt 
of the Texas Family Physician of the Year Award from the Texas 
Academy of Family Physicians and commend him for his outstanding 
professional accomplishments and civic contributions; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Greer as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                      Hardcastle

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 189 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House