79R17476 MDM-D

By:  Hardcastle                                                   H.R. No. 1817



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With the passing of Dr. Gordon Spillman Yeargan, 
Jr., on April 29, 2005, at the age of 78, the Gainesville community 
lost a beloved friend and advocate for animals; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Dr. Yeargan was born on September 
27, 1926, in Dallas, where he spent many hours admiring nature while 
hiking and riding in the open and wooded areas of his neighborhood; 
as a teenager, he earned the Eagle Scout insignia and spent time 
working on a West Texas ranch; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Yeargan married Dollye Jane Ramsey in 1955 and, 
following his service with the U.S. Navy and graduation from Texas 
A&M University, the couple moved to Gainesville to raise their 
children; and
	WHEREAS, After five years in partnership with Dr. C. J. 
Paclik, Dr. Yeargan opened The Refinery Road Veterinary Clinic, 
through which he lovingly cared for the pets and animals of Cooke 
County residents; his professional contributions to his colleagues 
and the public included service with the Texas State Board of 
Veterinary Medical Examiners, teaching animal health classes at 
North Central Texas College, and generously providing low-cost 
shots and flea dips; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded by his fellow residents, he 
volunteered his time and energy in behalf of others, for Dr. Yeargan 
served the Gainesville Memorial Hospital Board of Directors as 
president, was a deacon of the First Baptist Church, and deeply 
cared for the boys of Fish Creek Ranch, organizing an annual trail 
ride for their benefit; he was also a horse rancher who enjoyed 
riding and training the animals at his Flying Y Ranch; and
	WHEREAS, Gordon Yeargan was truly a blessing in the lives of 
many people and animals, and he will long be remembered for his 
dedication and kindness; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Gordon Spillman 
Yeargan, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife of nearly 55 years, Dollye Jane Yeargan; to his 
children and their spouses, Tricia and David Scott, Jim and Sherry 
Yeargan, Jay and Laura Roberts, and John and Maria Yeargan; to his 
grandchildren; and to all who mourn the passing of this beloved 
gentleman; 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. Gordon 
Spillman Yeargan, Jr.