H.R. No. 1690
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Brown of West University Place was
presented with the George T. Caldwell Award by the Texas Society of
Pathologists at the organization's annual meeting on January 24,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Named in honor of the venerated pathologist
Dr. George T. Caldwell, this prestigious accolade was established
in 1954 to annually recognize excellence in service and teaching in
the field of pathology; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Dr. Brown is a notable
alumnus of Trinity University, where he received the McGavock Award
for Outstanding Research for his undergraduate work in organic
synthesis and where he graduated summa cum laude with bachelor's
degrees in chemistry and music in 1981 and subsequently with a
master's degree in organ performance; he went on to earn his
M.D. from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio, and during the course of his studies there, he was honored
with the Carl Kline Award and the A. O. Severance Award; and
WHEREAS, Today, Dr. Brown enjoys a fulfilling career in
Houston as president of Memorial Pathology Consultants as well as
medical director of both system laboratory services and the core
laboratory at Memorial Hermann, the largest nonprofit health system
in the area; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has further distinguished
himself through his community involvement; he has actively served
St. Mark's Episcopal Church and School as president of the school
board and as a member of the Visioning and Building Discernment
Committees, as well as a choir member and a certified lay reader,
and his exceptional efforts were recognized with the inscription of
his name at the base of the church's altar cross; moreover, he is a
staunch advocate for the arts in Houston, where he supports the
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and the Houston Grand Opera;
and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Dr. Brown is blessed with
the love and support of his wife, Laura Brown, and he takes
tremendous pride in their son, Matthew; and
WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of his profession,
Dr. Richard Brown has garnered the lasting respect and admiration
of his colleagues, and he may take justifiable pride in this stellar
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Richard Brown on his receipt of
the 2015 Dr. George T. Caldwell Award from the Texas Society of
Pathologists and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis of Harris
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1690 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House