SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203

In Memory

of

Grover L. Bynum Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Dr. Grover L. Bynum Jr., who died January 29, 2019, at the age of 91; and

WHEREAS, Grover Bynum was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma; he attended Henryetta High School and led the football team to an undefeated record in 1942 as its star quarterback; and

WHEREAS, He completed his undergraduate studies at Tulane University and earned a medical degree from the Tulane School of Medicine; he served in the United States Navy, and after his graduation from medical school, he served with distinction in the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, While performing his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, he met Anita Schneider and asked her father for her hand in marriage; they enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage together and were blessed with four children, Deborah, Belinda, Grover Bynum III, and the late Thaddeus Bynum; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Bynum was a founding member of the Capital Medical Clinic and played an important role in the creation of Austin's first medical district; he served as chief of staff at Seton Medical Center and Shoal Creek Hospital, and he was a member of the Health Services Advisory Board; he was active in a number of professional organizations, including the Travis County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association; and

WHEREAS, He took great pleasure in the practice of medicine and continued to make house calls long after the industry standard, and many of his patients became longtime family friends; and

WHEREAS, He was active in a number of community organizations including the West Austin Rotary Club and Knights of the Symphony; he was a member of the Headliners Club, and he was a charter member of Tarry House; he was a longtime member of Saint Martin's Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, Grover Bynum was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Grover L. Bynum Jr.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Grover Bynum.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2019, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate