By: Hughes S.R. No. 45
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Lawrence L. Anderson retired as chief medical
officer of U.S. Dermatology Partners in Tyler in April 2020,
concluding an exemplary career with the organization that
spanned nearly two and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Anderson first joined U.S. Dermatology
Partners in 1996, and over the course of his tenure, he provided
comprehensive care to countless patients; he specialized in
treating skin cancer through Mohs surgical techniques, and he
further distinguished himself as a skilled and compassionate
leader in his roles as medical director and chief medical
officer; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Anderson has
served on a number of civic and professional boards, including
the Texas Medical Board, and he is a fellow of the American
College of Physicians and the American College of Mohs
Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology; he has also
authored dozens of articles on various medical subjects, and he
has been recognized by Texas Monthly as one of the state's "Super
Doctors" numerous times; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure with U.S. Dermatology
Partners, Dr. Anderson served in the U.S. Army for 16 years,
holding such posts as chief of ambulatory care at Fort McPherson
and chief of medicine and dermatology at Fort Hood; a cum laude
graduate of Washington State University, he received his doctor
of medicine degree from Uniformed Services University and
completed his dermatology training and a surgical fellowship at
Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Anderson enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Dr. Svetislava Vukelja, with whom
he has shared a rewarding marriage that has spanned three
decades, and he takes great pride in their children, Maxi and
Boris; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lawrence Anderson's care and expertise have
greatly benefited his patients and earned him the lasting
admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed reflect with
pride on his notable record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Lawrence L. Anderson
on his retirement as chief medical officer of U.S. Dermatology
Partners and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Anderson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.