SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 685
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor Dr. Robert Paul Johnson, who recently retired after a
successful 50-year career in the practice of oral and
maxillofacial surgery; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional surgeon can take pride in having
served his country and his community with extraordinary
dedication through the practice of his profession over many
years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson began his career in the United States
Air Force; he married Charlene C. Jonietz on March 7, 1957, and
together they raised two daughters, Kimberly and Jill; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson served as chairman of the Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Wilford Hall United States
Air Force Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base from 1976 to
1980, and he simultaneously served as director of the
department's residency program; he retired from the United
States Air Force with the rank of colonel in 1980, after 25 years
of military service, and he was awarded the Legion of Merit for
his outstanding service and achievements; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Dr. Johnson founded the practice that
would become Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, from which
he would retire in 2012; the surgical center has grown into one of
the largest such practices in San Antonio and South Central
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson is widely known for his expertise in
the use of hyperbaric oxygen in the management of
osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in head and neck cancer patients;
he has lectured internationally and written extensively on the
benefits of such treatment; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman is much admired and
respected by his colleagues and deeply revered by his many
patients, and he will long be celebrated for his outstanding
contributions to his profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Robert Paul Johnson on his
dedication to serving his country and his fellow man through the
practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Dr. Robert Johnson as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate