81R4530 MG-D By: Hardcastle H.R. No. 67 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. T. David Greer is lending his time and talents to aid the Texas House of Representatives as Physician of the Day for January 15, 2009; and WHEREAS, A native of Henrietta, David Greer completed his studies at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and joined the United States Army following his graduation in 1964; he completed an internship at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco and became a flight surgeon in 1965; he was later stationed in Germany and Vietnam, and for his dedicated military service he earned numerous commendations, including a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clusters, an Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters, an Army Commendation Medal, and a Purple Heart; and WHEREAS, This accomplished Texan has operated a private practice in Henrietta for nearly four decades and has become a respected and well-known figure in his hometown and in the surrounding area; holding specialty certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, he is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians as well as the national and state medical associations; moreover, he is involved in the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and that organization named him its 2004 Physician of the Year; and WHEREAS, Dr. Greer has built an admirable career by devoting himself to the health and well-being of others, and it is a pleasure to recognize him at this time and to gratefully welcome him to the State Capitol; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. T. David Greer for his participation in the Physician of the Day program and commend him for his professional achievements; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Greer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.