85R9474 CJM-D

By: Sheffield H.R. No. 783

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. George N. Smith of West is being recognized as the Family Physician of the Year at the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians conference in March 2017; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974, Dr. Smith went on to build a rewarding career practicing family medicine in West; he has served as the emergency medical services director for the town, and he helped coordinate relief efforts following the 2013 explosion of a local fertilizer plant; despite sustaining injuries himself, he assisted in evacuating residents of a nearby nursing home, and he ensured that emergency responders were notified of the disaster; and

WHEREAS, For his dedicated work in behalf of his community, Dr. Smith was named the 2002 Citizen of the Year by the West Chamber of Commerce, and he had the honor of running with the Olympic torch in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has also shared his knowledge and expertise with a number of worthy professional organizations, including the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Texas Medical Directors Association, the West Hospital Authority, and the West Medical Surgical Clinic; and

WHEREAS, Dr. George Smith has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of his fellow Texans, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring him for his notable contributions to his field and his community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. George N. Smith on his selection as Family Physician of the Year by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.