TITLE: In memory of Darrell Wesley Boren of Fort Worth.

SUMMARY: In memory of Darrell Wesley Boren of Fort Worth.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Dr. Darrell Wesley Boren, who died January 9, 2013; and WHEREAS, Darrell Boren was born on February 11, 1927, in Dallas; he grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from high school at the age of 16; Darrell served his country during World War II and later graduated from Texas Christian University; and WHEREAS, He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1953 and became a highly respected family physician in Fort Worth; he went on to become certified in addictionology and served as medical director of CareUnit and Charlton Methodist Hospital's Addiction Unit until his retirement in 1996; and WHEREAS, Dr. Boren was dedicated to his work as a physician and was committed to his volunteer work on behalf of citizens in the community; he was a devout member of the Masonic Lodge and the Moslah Temple Shrine; a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Western Fort Worth, he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship for his years of outstanding service; and WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Dr. Boren was a generous, kindhearted person who was respected for his leadership in the community and for his exceptional accomplishments; he was devoted to his wife, Marti Boren, and to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Darrell Boren gave unselfishly of his time to others and was a source of wisdom and strength to many, and he will long be remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Darrell Wesley Boren; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Darrell Boren. Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2013, by a rising vote.