SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 290
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Dr. John S. Findley, president of the American Dental
Association, on the occasion of Texas Dental Association Day,
February 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Findley earned his dental degree from Baylor
College of Dentistry; his earlier education was at Southern
Methodist University, North Texas State University, and the
United States Air Force Academy; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Findley practices general dentistry in Plano,
and he was installed as president of the American Dental
Association in October of 2008; as president, he leads the
nation's largest dental association in its efforts to protect and
improve the public's oral health and promote advances in
dentistry; his former service to the association as a board
member included serving as a trustee and chairing reference
committees on dental education and licensure and on government
affairs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Findley is a past president of the Texas
Dental Association, which has honored him with eight different
President's Awards, and of the Dallas County Dental Society,
which named him Dentist of the Year in 1995; he is a member of the
Academy of General Dentistry and a fellow of the American and
International Colleges of Dentists and of the Pierre Fauchard
Academy, an international honorary organization for dentists;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. John S. Findley on his
outstanding service in the field of dentistry and on his
invaluable contributions to the American Dental Association;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Shapiro, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate