| H.R. No. 1103 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Dr. Robert L. Chappell, Jr., was honored by the | ||
| Heritage of Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award | ||
| in recognition of his outstanding civic contributions; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the | ||
| Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who | ||
| have excelled in their various fields and in their public service | ||
| endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a | ||
| special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time | ||
| and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Dr. | ||
| Chappell was selected for this accolade in the category of health | ||
| and science; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An Odessa native and an alumnus of Odessa High | ||
| School, Robert Chappell graduated from Baylor College of Medicine | ||
| and returned to his hometown to set up a private practice; he | ||
| developed the first psoriasis treatment center in the Permian | ||
| Basin, and he and his colleagues also created the region's first | ||
| laser and aesthetic center; despite his busy medical practice, Dr. | ||
| Chappell has been actively involved in such local organizations as | ||
| the United Way, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Hospice of the | ||
| Southwest, and he has been recognized with the Caring Hands Award | ||
| from Medical Center Hospital; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering | ||
| commitment to his profession and to the city of Odessa, and his | ||
| compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know him; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Robert L. Chappell, Jr., on his | ||
| receipt of a 2009 Community Statesman Award and extend to him | ||
| sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Dr. Chappell as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Lewis | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1103 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 9, 2009, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||