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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Robert L. Chappell, Jr., was honored by the |
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Heritage of Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award |
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in recognition of his outstanding civic contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the |
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Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who |
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have excelled in their various fields and in their public service |
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endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a |
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special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time |
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and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Dr. |
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Chappell was selected for this accolade in the category of health |
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and science; and |
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WHEREAS, An Odessa native and an alumnus of Odessa High |
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School, Robert Chappell graduated from Baylor College of Medicine |
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and returned to his hometown to set up a private practice; he |
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developed the first psoriasis treatment center in the Permian |
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Basin, and he and his colleagues also created the region's first |
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laser and aesthetic center; despite his busy medical practice, Dr. |
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Chappell has been actively involved in such local organizations as |
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the United Way, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Hospice of the |
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Southwest, and he has been recognized with the Caring Hands Award |
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from Medical Center Hospital; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering |
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commitment to his profession and to the city of Odessa, and his |
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compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know him; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Robert L. Chappell, Jr., on his |
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receipt of a 2009 Community Statesman Award and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Chappell as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |