H.R. No. 139 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. Dilip K. Pal of Lubbock is retiring in August 2013, drawing to a close a notable 37-year career in orthopedic surgery; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Patna Medical College and the University of Calcutta, Dr. Pal interned at Highland Park General Hospital and went on to complete his residency at Akron City Hospital in Ohio; in 1976, this board-certified surgeon settled in Lubbock, where he has provided an exceptional level of care and commitment to patients from across his West Texas community; and WHEREAS, In retirement, Dr. Pal looks forward to spending more time with his beloved wife and daughter, who have been a tremendous source of support through the decades; and WHEREAS, Dr. Dilip Pal has benefited countless people during his medical career, and he may reflect with pride on his many accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Dr. Dilip K. Pal on the occasion of his retirement and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Pal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 139 was adopted by the House on July 29, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House