81R15458 MG-D
By: Lewis H.R. No. 1095
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Anne Acreman was honored by the Heritage of
Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award in
recognition of her outstanding civic contributions; and
WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the
Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who
have excelled in their various fields and in their public service
endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a
special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time
and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Dr.
Acreman was selected for this accolade in the category of service in
a profession; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Odessa, Dr. Acreman graduated from Permian
High School, and she later earned a bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas of the Permian Basin and a medical degree from
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; she went on to
complete a family practice residency at John Peter Smith Hospital
in Fort Worth and was the first woman to serve as its chief
resident; on returning to Odessa, she served as the chief of staff
of the Odessa Regional Medical Center, and she was once again the
first female physician to hold such a position; Dr. Acreman is a
member of the Health Professions Advisory Committee and the
Development Board of UTPB, and she has twice been named Best
Physician by the Odessa American Readers' Poll; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to the field of medicine and to the city of Odessa, and
her compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Anne Acreman on her receipt of
a 2009 Community Statesman Award and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Acreman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.