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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
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In Memory |
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Russell W. Neuhaus |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Dr. Russell W. |
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Neuhaus, who died May 24, 2013, at the age of 62; and |
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WHEREAS, Russ Neuhaus was born November 27, 1950, in Omaha, |
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Nebraska; he developed a strong work ethic at an early age as he |
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performed chores on his family's farm; he graduated from high |
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school at the top of his class and attended Northwestern |
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University, where he graduated with honors and received the |
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school's top prize in science and mathematics; and |
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WHEREAS, He went on to earn a degree from Baylor College of |
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Medicine and to perform his internship and residency in |
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California; while living in California, he met the love of his |
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life, Cecilia, and they were married December 15, 1979; the |
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couple moved to Austin in 1982 and went on to raise two children, |
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Laura and Eric; and |
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WHEREAS, In Austin, Dr. Neuhaus established his medical |
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practice; in addition to his practice, he taught at The |
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and |
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published and lectured at various medical schools across the |
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country; he played a role in the United States Food and Drug |
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Administration's early Botox trials; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Neuhaus served the larger medical community |
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through his work with the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic |
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and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of |
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Ophthalmology, and the Travis County Medical Society; he was a |
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founder of Texas Oculoplastic Consultants; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his enthusiasm for living each |
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day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves |
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behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and |
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countless friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Russell W. Neuhaus; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Dr. Russell W. Neuhaus. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 6, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |