H.R. No. 1277
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Although the passing of Dr. Albert Lee Guinn Jr. has
brought great sorrow to those who loved him, memories of a life
filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to
comfort his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born to Albert Lee Guinn Sr. and Eleanor Bohannon in
Port Arthur on December 24, 1951, Albert Lee Guinn Jr. grew up in
the Panama Canal Zone, where his father was a ship's pilot, as well
as in Port Lavaca; after high school, he attended The University of
Texas at Austin to study science, ultimately skipping an
undergraduate degree to become the youngest student in his medical
school class at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Guinn graduated following an externship in the
pediatric ward at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin and went on to
complete an internal medicine residency at the Ochsner Clinic in
New Orleans; an exceptional physician, he treated his patients with
compassion and empathy while using his wealth of knowledge to give
them the best possible care; his medical career continued to
flourish after he and his wife, Jane, opened the Longevity and
Wellness Center of South Texas, with branches in Rockport and
Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, An active and accomplished individual, Dr. Guinn
had several passions outside of medicine, and he pursued them with
his characteristic zest for life; his interest in exercise and
fitness led him to participate in numerous marathons and serve as an
aerobics instructor for over 20 years at the YMCA; he loved sailing,
as well, and spent the last year of his life on his boat, sailing
from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, through New York Bay and 20 miles up
the Hudson River, with an extended stay in Charleston, South
Carolina; he was also a skilled painter and sang in the choir at
St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Rockport; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Dr. Guinn enjoyed the
support of a loving family that included his wife, Jane, his two
sons, Trey and Colin, his two daughters, Audrey and Kathryn, and his
four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his boundless enthusiasm, his effusive
smile, and his generosity of spirit, Dr. Lee Guinn made a positive
difference in the lives of many people, and all those who were
privileged to share in his friendship and affection will forever
hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Albert Lee Guinn
Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Jane; to his sons, Trey and Colin; to his daughters, Audrey
and Kathryn; to his grandchildren, Achilles, Montana, Jade, and
Cruz; to his sister, Gale, and her husband, Bill; to his brother,
Greg; to his brother-in-law, Jim, and his wife, Jill; and to his
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Albert
Lee Guinn Jr.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1277 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House