TITLE: Recognizing Dr. James Phil McCurdy for his service to the Texas Legislature as Physician of the Day for May 2, 2013.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Dr. James Phil McCurdy for his service to the Texas Legislature as Physician of the Day for May 2, 2013.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. James Phil McCurdy of Marble Falls is serving as the Physician of the Day at the State Capitol on May 2, 2013, and he is to be commended for his participation in this time-honored tradition; and WHEREAS, Since 1971, this program has provided for a volunteer physician to be on call each day of a legislative session to offer medical assistance to legislators and support staff; and WHEREAS, Dr. McCurdy earned his doctoral degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1979 and completed the McLennan County Residency Program in Waco in 1982; he holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, and he is a member of the Texas and American Academies of Family Physicians and the Texas and American Medical Associations; from 2003 to 2007, Dr. McCurdy served as chief of staff at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet, and he now operates his own private practice in Marble Falls; and WHEREAS, Phil McCurdy has built an admirable career by devoting himself to the health and well-being of others, and it is a pleasure to welcome him to the State Capitol; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize Dr. James Phil McCurdy for his contributions to the medical profession and commend him for his generous service to the Texas Legislature as Physician of the Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. McCurdy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2541 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House