SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 696
In Memory
of
Lauren Gilstrap
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the friends and
family of Dr. Lauren Gray Gilstrap who passed away on October 21,
2022, at the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, Lauren Gilstrap was born to Rodney and Sherry
Gilstrap in Marshall on November 25, 1983, and she grew up with
the companionship of a brother, Stephen; she graduated as
valedictorian of her high school class and she received two
bachelor's degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, where
she was a Truman Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa; she went
on to earn a doctor of medicine degree and a master's degree in
public health from Harvard University, and she completed an
internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital,
as well as fellowships in cardiovascular medicine, heart
failure, and cardiac transplantation at Brigham and Women's
Hospital; and
WHEREAS, In 2018, Dr. Gilstrap moved to Hanover, New
Hampshire, to join the faculty of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical
Center Heart and Vascular Center with a joint appointment in the
Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; in
addition, she was an assistant professor at the Dartmouth College
Geisel School of Medicine, and in 2021, she became the program
head for advanced heart disease and transplant cardiology in the
Heart and Vascular Center; during her time at Dartmouth, she was
recognized as an outstanding clinician, educator, and mentor for
students, residents, fellows, and faculty; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Gilstrap benefited from
the love and support of her wife, Janet Milley, and she took great
pride in her two children, Katelyn and David; in her leisure
hours, she enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, climbing mountains, and
traveling with her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Lauren Gilstrap embraced life to the fullest, and
she will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and
loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Lauren Gray
Gilstrap and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Lauren Gilstrap.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate