SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 685

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to honor Dr. Robert Paul Johnson, who recently retired after a successful 50-year career in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional surgeon can take pride in having served his country and his community with extraordinary dedication through the practice of his profession over many years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson began his career in the United States Air Force; he married Charlene C. Jonietz on March 7, 1957, and together they raised two daughters, Kimberly and Jill; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson served as chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base from 1976 to 1980, and he simultaneously served as director of the department's residency program; he retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of colonel in 1980, after 25 years of military service, and he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service and achievements; and

WHEREAS, In 1980, Dr. Johnson founded the practice that would become Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, from which he would retire in 2012; the surgical center has grown into one of the largest such practices in San Antonio and South Central Texas; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson is widely known for his expertise in the use of hyperbaric oxygen in the management of osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in head and neck cancer patients; he has lectured internationally and written extensively on the benefits of such treatment; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman is much admired and respected by his colleagues and deeply revered by his many patients, and he will long be celebrated for his outstanding contributions to his profession; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Robert Paul Johnson on his dedication to serving his country and his fellow man through the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery and extend to him sincere best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Dr. Robert Johnson as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 16, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate