TITLE: Honoring Dr. David Murley of Winnsboro on his retirement.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. David Murley of Winnsboro on his retirement.

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WHEREAS, Dr. David Murley of Winnsboro retired in March 2013, drawing to a close an exceptional career in medicine that spanned more than half a century; and WHEREAS, The son of schoolteachers, David Murley was raised in West Texas and graduated from medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis; he and his brother, Warren, opened their practice in Winnsboro in 1961; as a young physician, Dr. Murley delivered hundreds of babies, and although his days were always busy, he never hesitated to answer the numerous emergency calls that came in the middle of the night; he continued to serve his many patients with enormous dedication through the years, and in 2009, he was honored by his alma mater as the only member of the class of 1959 still practicing medicine; and WHEREAS, Benefiting the wider community, Dr. Murley served on the airport and school boards alongside his brother, and in 1985, they were named Men of the Year by the Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce; this multifaceted Texan also found time to maintain his licenses as a pilot and aircraft technician, and he owned a shop at the airport; in addition, he demonstrated a knack for automotive repair by keeping a vintage Mercedes on the road; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Lou, and their four sons; and WHEREAS, The residents of Winnsboro are indeed fortunate to have been served for so long by such a skillful and compassionate physician, and as Dr. Murley begins the next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed reflect with pride on his many contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. David Murley on his retirement 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. Murley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2800 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House