H.R. No. 506
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Dr. Michael Stuart, DDS,
of Mesquite has been a leader in his profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stuart earned his bachelor's degree from Dallas
Baptist University and his master's degree in church music from the
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary before graduating from
the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1986; that same year, he opened a
private practice near his hometown of Mesquite; and
WHEREAS, Currently completing a term as president of the
Texas Dental Association, Dr. Stuart has also shared his time and
expertise with the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, which he
served as president, the American Dental Association's Council on
Dental Practice, which he served as chair, and the Dallas County
Dental Society, which he served as editor; in addition, he is a
member of many dental societies, among them the American Dental
Association and the Academy of General Dentistry; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stuart is the recipient of four prestigious
fellowships, including one from the Academy of General Dentistry,
an honor given to dentists for their commitment to continuing
education; moreover, he was nominated for Texas Dentist of the Year
in 2002 and named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by Dallas
Baptist University in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy career, Dr. Stuart has given back
to his fellow citizens by hosting local "Dentistry from the Heart"
events, at which dentists provide free dental care to those in need,
and he is helping guide a new generation of dentists as a mentor in
the Great Expectations program at the Baylor College of Dentistry;
and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Dr. Stuart enjoys the love
and support of his wife of 38 years, Kathy, who is retired as an
educator and principal from the Mesquite Independent School
District; the couple take great pride in their children, Laura and
Maryanne, as well as their grandchildren Grace Renee, Abigail
Katherine, Anna Kaylynn, William Aaron, and Clayton Stuart; and
WHEREAS, Michael Stuart continues to distinguish himself
through his outstanding dedication to his patients, his peers, and
his professional community, and he is held in high regard by all who
are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Michael Stuart for his service to
the field of dentistry and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Stuart as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Burkett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 506 was adopted by the House on
February 20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House