H.R. No. 1293

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, An esteemed physician, Dr. Euell W. Crisp has provided the citizens of Alice with excellent medical care for 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on August 30, 1924, Dr. Crisp graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1943; answering his nation's call to duty, he served as a combat medic in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during World War II; and

WHEREAS, After the war, Dr. Crisp attended medical school at Loma Linda University in Los Angeles, where he also completed his internship in 1957; he then returned to Texas and began his medical career in practice with Dr. Edwin P. Virgen in Alice and served on the staff of the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital; and

WHEREAS, After the loss of his first wife, the former Winnona Hixon, Dr. Crisp married Elodia Luna; a devoted husband and father, he takes great pride in his family, which today includes four children, two stepchildren, 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; following in his footsteps in the medical profession are pediatric neurologist Dr. Darrell Crisp and pediatric radiologist Dr. Mathew Crisp; and

WHEREAS, Euell Crisp is a credit to his profession and to the Lone Star State, and his 50-year career, which has benefited countless area Texans, has rightfully earned him the admiration of all who know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Euell W. Crisp for his exemplary service to the community of Alice and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Crisp as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Gonzalez Toureilles

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1293 was adopted by the House on April 13, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House