TITLE: Recognizing Sidney Richardson on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Sidney Richardson on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Sidney Richardson on the grand occasion of his 90th birthday; and WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and admired citizen of Cameron; and WHEREAS, Sidney Richardson was born on December 31, 1924; he graduated from Baylor University in 1949 and went on to earn a medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; he moved to Cameron in 1957 and established his medical practice; and WHEREAS, While in the private practice of medicine, Dr. Richardson delivered hundreds of babies and served the people of Cameron with compassion and professionalism; he is currently serving as medical director of the Milam County Health Department, and over the last 18 years, he has played a vital role in the provision of health care to countless Milam County citizens; and WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, the late Dorothy Richardson, were blessed with four children who have been a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, A treasured and respected member of his community, he is noted for his courage, his dedication to serving others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Sidney Richardson on his many achievements and extend to him congratulations on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2015.