SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203
In Memory
of
Grover L. Bynum Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Grover L. Bynum Jr., who died
January 29, 2019, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Grover Bynum was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma; he
attended Henryetta High School and led the football team to an
undefeated record in 1942 as its star quarterback; and
WHEREAS, He completed his undergraduate studies at Tulane
University and earned a medical degree from the Tulane School of
Medicine; he served in the United States Navy, and after his
graduation from medical school, he served with distinction in the
United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, While performing his fellowship at the Mayo
Clinic in Minnesota, he met Anita Schneider and asked her father
for her hand in marriage; they enjoyed nearly 60 years of
marriage together and were blessed with four children, Deborah,
Belinda, Grover Bynum III, and the late Thaddeus Bynum; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bynum was a founding member of the Capital
Medical Clinic and played an important role in the creation of
Austin's first medical district; he served as chief of staff at
Seton Medical Center and Shoal Creek Hospital, and he was a
member of the Health Services Advisory Board; he was active in a
number of professional organizations, including the Travis
County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association; and
WHEREAS, He took great pleasure in the practice of medicine
and continued to make house calls long after the industry
standard, and many of his patients became longtime family
friends; and
WHEREAS, He was active in a number of community
organizations including the West Austin Rotary Club and Knights
of the Symphony; he was a member of the Headliners Club, and he
was a charter member of Tarry House; he was a longtime member of
Saint Martin's Lutheran Church; and
WHEREAS, Grover Bynum was a devoted husband and father, and
he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Grover L. Bynum Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Dr. Grover Bynum.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2019,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate