85R9474 CJM-D
By: Sheffield H.R. No. 783
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. George N. Smith of West is being recognized as
the Family Physician of the Year at the American College of
Osteopathic Family Physicians conference in March 2017; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from the Kansas City University
College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974, Dr. Smith went on to build
a rewarding career practicing family medicine in West; he has
served as the emergency medical services director for the town, and
he helped coordinate relief efforts following the 2013 explosion of
a local fertilizer plant; despite sustaining injuries himself, he
assisted in evacuating residents of a nearby nursing home, and he
ensured that emergency responders were notified of the disaster;
and
WHEREAS, For his dedicated work in behalf of his community,
Dr. Smith was named the 2002 Citizen of the Year by the West Chamber
of Commerce, and he had the honor of running with the Olympic torch
in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has also shared his knowledge and
expertise with a number of worthy professional organizations,
including the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, the Texas
Medical Directors Association, the West Hospital Authority, and the
West Medical Surgical Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Smith has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to the health and well-being of his fellow Texans, and it
is a pleasure to join in honoring him for his notable contributions
to his field and his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. George N. Smith on his
selection as Family Physician of the Year by the American College of
Osteopathic Family Physicians 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.