Bill Text: GA HR1169 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Watson, Dr. Walter Gamewell "Curly"; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-26 - House Read and Referred [HR1169 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1169-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1169
By:
Representatives Murphy of the
120th,
Sims of the
119th,
Howard of the
121st,
Anderson of the
117th,
and Smith of the
122nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring Dr. Walter Gamewell "Curly" Watson and inviting him to appear
before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Walter Gamewell "Curly" Watson was born on February 25, 1910, in Trenton,
South Carolina, and has dedicated 65 years to the practice of medicine and
improving the lives of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS,
as a young man, he milked cows, plowed fields, and studied agriculture under
South Carolina statesman Strom Thurmond; and
WHEREAS,
at the age of 22 he became principal and football coach at Edgefield High
School, working as an educator for seven years and saving money to attend
medical school; and
WHEREAS,
board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Watson earned a bachelor's
degree from The Citadel and a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia
and completed his internship and residency with University Hospital-Augusta;
and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army as a physician from 1945 to 1947; and
WHEREAS,
after his years of selfless sacrifice defending democracy, Dr. Watson returned
to Augusta, where he joined the medical practice of J.W. Thurmond, M.D.;
and
WHEREAS,
still seeing patients as he turns 100 years old, Dr. Watson has practiced at
University Hospital for over 60 years and delivered over 15,000 babies;
and
WHEREAS,
in honor of his tireless and dedicated commitment to the practice of medicine
and the City of Augusta, University Hospital-Augusta dedicated its women's
center as the W.G. Watson, M.D. Women's Center in 1999; and
WHEREAS,
currently the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University Hospital, Dr.
Watson stands as the oldest living graduate of The Citadel and the oldest known
working physician in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
he is united in love and marriage to his adoring wife, Audrey, and he has been
blessed with four daughters and one son; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his contributions to the field of medicine and his community,
it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary
commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual on this very
special occasion in his life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Dr. Walter Gamewell "Curly" Watson for his years of dedicated
service, congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his 100th birthday, and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr. Walter Gamewell "Curly" Watson is hereby invited to
appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the
Speaker of the House for purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving
an appropriate copy of this resolution.
