H.R. No. 1374



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
Dr. Joseph Montgomery-Davis of Raymondville, who passed away on 
January 14, 2005, at the age of 64; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic 
Medicine, this dedicated physician was certified in family practice 
and osteopathic manipulative medicine; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Dr. Montgomery-Davis enjoyed an 
exceptional career of service to others; in addition to maintaining 
a general and family practice in Raymondville since 1975, he served 
as chief of medical staff at Willacy County Hospital District, as a 
clinical associate professor in the Department of General Family 
Practice at the University of North Texas Health Science Center's 
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and as a medical staff 
member of Retama Manor Nursing Home; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Montgomery-Davis lent his time and 
talents to a number of professional organizations, including the 
Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, a group he served as 
president, consultant, board trustee, and committee chair; he was 
also a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American 
College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), Texas ACOFP, 
Texas Medical Foundation, and other medical organizations, 
committees, advisory councils, boards, and commissions, each of 
which greatly benefited from his involvement; and
	WHEREAS, In acknowledgment of his professional achievements, 
Dr. Montgomery-Davis received a Special Recognition Award from the 
ACOFP, and he was named the General Practitioner of the Year in 1989 
by the Texas ACOFP, which also honored him with the T. R. Sharp 
Meritorious Service Award; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Montgomery-Davis exemplified the highest 
ideals of his profession, and whether serving the underprivileged 
or mentoring his fellow physicians, he left an indelible mark on all 
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joseph 
Montgomery-Davis and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Maria G. Montgomery-Davis; to his 
stepdaughter, LaMarr G. Vasquez and her husband, Raymond; to his 
sister, Gloria Lillicotch; to his brother, Tommy "Maxine" Swontek 
and his children, Sonna and Daltan; to his goddaughter, Mandy 
Falcon; to his sister-in-law, Elvira Ivancso; to his 
brothers-in-law, J. J. and Frank Quiroz; to his three grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren; and to the other relatives and friends 
of this beloved man; 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. Joseph 
Montgomery-Davis.

                                                                         Escobar


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1374 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 9, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House