81R36653 MG-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 2788
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The accomplished life of Dr. Ernie Joe Chaney has
inspired all who are privileged to know him; and
WHEREAS, Born to Elbert and Louise Johnson on December 27,
1927, in Pittsburg, Kansas, he was later adopted by Tom Chaney; he
went on to join the United States Navy in 1945 and was the
valedictorian of the Pittsburg, Kansas, High School Class of 1947;
he later attended Wichita State University, and he married the
former Margie Lee Hall on August 25, 1952; the couple shared the joy
of welcoming three children, Mitchell, James, and Stuart, and in
1956, he graduated with honors from the University of Kansas School
of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, After completing a family medicine internship in
Tacoma, Washington, Dr. Chaney established a private practice in
Belleville, Kansas, which he operated from 1957 to 1983; in
addition, he volunteered his services on mission trips to Guatemala
and Honduras, and he served as president of both the American
Association of Family Practice and the Kansas Association of Family
Practice; from 1983 through 1998, Dr. Chaney took on the role of
educator, becoming an associate professor in the Department of
Family and Community Medicine at the Wichita campus of the KU School
of Medicine and also directing the institution's Family Practice
Residency Program, and he authored numerous academic articles; and
WHEREAS, On his retirement in 1998, Dr. Chaney began spending
time in the Brownsville area to be closer to his treasured family,
which has grown to include four grandchildren; in 2007, he became a
resident of the Lone Star State, settling in Rancho Viejo, and he
enjoys playing golf, reading, and following KU sports; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Dr. Ernie Joe Chaney has enhanced
the lives of others with his dedication and generosity, and he may
indeed reflect with great pride on his notable achievements and
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Ernie Joe Chaney on his outstanding
career in medicine and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Chaney as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.