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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. G. Ray Callas of Beaumont was presented with the |
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American Medical Association Medal of Valor in November 2018, in |
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recognition of his courageous efforts in the wake of Hurricane |
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Harvey; and |
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WHEREAS, The Category 4 storm made landfall in Southeast |
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Texas on August 25, 2017, bringing winds of 130 miles per hour and |
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inundating the region with more than 60 inches of rain; in the midst |
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of one of the nation's worst-ever flooding events, Dr. Callas |
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worked with hospitals and emergency response teams to secure |
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transportation for struggling patients to medical facilities that |
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could provide the care they needed, and he also volunteered his time |
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for days on end preparing and serving meals to residents who were |
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forced to evacuate their homes; and |
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WHEREAS, An anesthesiologist, Dr. Callas currently serves as |
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president of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists; he further |
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shares his time and expertise with the Texas Medical Association |
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Board of Trustees, and he previously chaired the TMA's Council on |
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Legislation for two years; an engaged member of his community, he |
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has competed in Dancing with the Stars Beaumont, a fund-raising |
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event for local charities; and |
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WHEREAS, By stepping forward to offer his services at a time |
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of dire need, Dr. G. Ray Callas embodied the virtues of compassion, |
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dedication, and altruism that are fundamental to the medical |
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profession, and he is truly deserving of this prestigious honor; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. G. Ray Callas on his receipt of |
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the American Medical Association's Medal of Valor and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Callas as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |