TITLE: In memory of Lauren Gray Gilstrap.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lauren Gray Gilstrap.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the friends and family of Dr. Lauren Gray Gilstrap who passed away on October 21, 2022, at the age of 38; and WHEREAS, Lauren Gilstrap was born to Rodney and Sherry Gilstrap in Marshall on November 25, 1983, and she grew up with the companionship of a brother, Stephen; she graduated as valedictorian of her high school class and she received two bachelor's degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, where she was a Truman Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa; she went on to earn a doctor of medicine degree and a master's degree in public health from Harvard University, and she completed an internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as fellowships in cardiovascular medicine, heart failure, and cardiac transplantation at Brigham and Women's Hospital; and WHEREAS, In 2018, Dr. Gilstrap moved to Hanover, New Hampshire, to join the faculty of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Heart and Vascular Center with a joint appointment in the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; in addition, she was an assistant professor at the Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine, and in 2021, she became the program head for advanced heart disease and transplant cardiology in the Heart and Vascular Center; during her time at Dartmouth, she was recognized as an outstanding clinician, educator, and mentor for students, residents, fellows, and faculty; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Gilstrap benefited from the love and support of her wife, Janet Milley, and she took great pride in her two children, Katelyn and David; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, climbing mountains, and traveling with her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Lauren Gilstrap embraced life to the fullest, and she will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Lauren Gray Gilstrap and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Lauren Gilstrap. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a rising vote.