TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Larry Riedel of Victoria on his 92nd birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Larry Riedel of Victoria on his 92nd birthday.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Larry Riedel celebrated his 92nd birthday on July 23, 2021, offering a welcome opportunity to pay tribute to this esteemed physician and his extraordinary 65-year career in medicine; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Yorktown, Larry Riedel comes from a family of pharmacists, including his father and great-uncle; he initially set his sights on that field, earning a pharmacy degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1952, but he felt that he was better suited to a career providing direct patient care; he went on to receive his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1956, and he remained in Galveston while completing his internship and residency; during his residency, he served a three-year stint in the United States Army, where there was a demand for doctors; and WHEREAS, Dr. Riedel, a physician of internal medicine with the DeTar Medical Group, has been practicing in Victoria for nearly six decades, during which time he has earned the trust of patients and fellow doctors alike; over the course of his long career, he has witnessed and adapted to numerous advances in medical technology and treatment, and he has had the satisfaction of seeing his community become home to a large number of skilled medical specialists; he still works at his office five days each week, and he continues to make house calls, a practice that was much more common in the early days of his career; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Riedel enjoys the love and support of his wife, Janyth Riedel, and he takes great pride in his family of four children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Larry Riedel has distinguished himself as a pillar of his community, a beloved friend and neighbor, and a true credit to his profession, and it is a pleasure to join his many admirers in recognizing him at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Larry Riedel on his 92nd birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Riedel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morrison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 142 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House