TITLE: Recognizing John Wesley Boldt for his contributions to the field of medicine.

SUMMARY: Recognizing John Wesley Boldt for his contributions to the field of medicine.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. John Wesley Boldt for his many outstanding contributions to the field of medicine; and WHEREAS, A 1954 graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Boldt joined the staff at Robert B. Green Hospital in San Antonio in 1961, where he taught gynecologic surgery and provided patient care to local citizens; and WHEREAS, Dr. Boldt supervised the formation of the United States Air Force obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Wilford Hall Hospital and served as a civilian consultant and instructor for nearly a decade; in 1968, he was appointed Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the medical school now known as The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and WHEREAS, A founding member of the Society for Gynecologic Surgeons, Dr. Boldt is a member of the Bexar County Medical Society and the Felix Rutledge Society; in 2009, a permanent endowment was established in his name at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to honor his excellence in patient care, education, and research in his field; and WHEREAS, Dr. Boldt continues to provide his patients with exceptional care and to serve as a mentor and guide to medical students; he is truly deserving of recognition for his legacy of compassion, professionalism, and dedication; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. John Wesley Boldt on his many achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 25, 2011.