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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. George N. Smith of West is being recognized as |
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the Family Physician of the Year at the American College of |
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Osteopathic Family Physicians conference in March 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, After graduating from the Kansas City University |
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College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974, Dr. Smith went on to build |
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a rewarding career practicing family medicine in West; he has |
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served as the emergency medical services director for the town, and |
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he helped coordinate relief efforts following the 2013 explosion of |
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a local fertilizer plant; despite sustaining injuries himself, he |
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assisted in evacuating residents of a nearby nursing home, and he |
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ensured that emergency responders were notified of the disaster; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, For his dedicated work in behalf of his community, |
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Dr. Smith was named the 2002 Citizen of the Year by the West Chamber |
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of Commerce, and he had the honor of running with the Olympic torch |
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in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has also shared his knowledge and |
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expertise with a number of worthy professional organizations, |
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including the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Texas |
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Medical Directors Association, the West Hospital Authority, and the |
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West Medical Surgical Clinic; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. George Smith has demonstrated an unwavering |
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commitment to the health and well-being of his fellow Texans, and it |
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is a pleasure to join in honoring him for his notable contributions |
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to his field and his community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. George N. Smith on his |
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selection as Family Physician of the Year by the American College of |
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Osteopathic Family Physicians and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Sheffield |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 783 was adopted by the House on March |
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16, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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