SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
WHEREAS, Dr. Gerald Stagg of Mount Pleasant was
presented with a Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare Award at
the Titus Regional Medical Foundation's annual Grand Gala on
April 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Stagg grew up in Louisiana, where he
graduated as valedictorian of his class at Acadia Baptist Academy
and earned his medical degree at the Louisiana State University
School of Medicine; he originally planned to become a surgeon but
was drawn to pediatrics after filling in for a pediatrician while
on a medical mission trip in Nigeria; after moving to Mount
Pleasant in 1981, Dr. Stagg founded the Pediatric Clinic, which
serves patients in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding
five-county area, and he is a founding partner of Northeast Texas
Pediatrics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Stagg has also held multiple leadership roles
at Titus Regional Medical Center, including chief of staff for
physician governance, and he is a fellow of the American Academy
of Pediatrics; he continues to participate in medical mission
trips to Guatemala, and he owns a tree farm where he often hosts
events for underprivileged children; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Stagg enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Criss, whom he met at the LSU Medical
Center, where she was charge nurse on the pediatric floor and he
was chief pediatric resident; the couple take pride in their
children, Hayden, Joshua, and Sarah Grace, all of whom are
following in their parents' footsteps to pursue careers in
medicine; and
WHEREAS, Admired by his colleagues and patients alike,
Dr. Gerald Stagg has had a positive impact on countless lives
through his dedication to excellence in pediatric care, and it is
indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing his myriad achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Gerald
Stagg on his receipt of a Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare
Award from the Titus Regional Medical Foundation and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Dr. Stagg as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate