H.R. No. 143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Richard Queen, a distinguished air
force veteran and an esteemed physician and civic leader in
Edinburg, has long benefited his fellow citizens through his record
of service to his community; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Colonel Queen flew combat
missions in Europe with the 23rd Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, of
the U.S. Air Force, and he later researched and compiled a wartime
history of the unit; after reenlisting as a flight surgeon in the
1970s, he was stationed at Rhein-Main, Germany, and promoted to
chief of aeromedical services with responsibility for overseeing
the Middle East and Africa, as well as transatlantic flights and the
base hospital; in 1977, he was called to the scene of one of the most
tragic crashes in commercial aviation history, the Tenerife airport
disaster, where he was the chief medical officer in charge of the
rescue; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Queen enjoyed a career spanning 40 years as a
physician in Edinburg, which included service as chief of staff of
Edinburg General Hospital and as director of disaster medical
services during Hurricane Beulah in 1967; he was also the chair of
state chapters and committees of the Texas Medical Association and
the Academy of Family Practice; a pillar of his community, he has
further given of his time and talents as president of the Edinburg
Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Edinburg, and the local
American Field Service chapter and as a director of First National
Bank; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving family, Dr. Queen is a proud
husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; over the
years, he has found tremendous fulfillment in his service as a
scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America; he mentored, supported,
and guided dozens of young men in obtaining the prestigious Eagle
Scout rank, and in the early 1960s, he led his troop on many
exciting adventures across Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired by all who are privileged to
know him, Dr. Charles Queen may reflect with satisfaction on all
that he has achieved over the course of a truly remarkable life, and
it is a pleasure to join with his many loved ones and friends in
honoring him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Dr. Charles Richard Queen for his
lifetime of accomplishments and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Queen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 143 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House