Bill Text: TX HR143 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Honoring Dr. Charles Richard Queen for his achievements as a veteran, physician, and civic leader in Edinburg.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR143 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR143-Enrolled.html
 
 
  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
 
  ______________________________
  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.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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