Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-22
Court Honors
Memory Of DR..
Samuel II. Bell

The following resolution was pass
ed BY the Cameron county commits
sioners court at its regular meet
ing:
Twenty-Five years ago there came
into Cameron county a physician
seeking retirement among the palms
and ebonies Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley, after having actively engaged
in his profession in his native state
of Kentucky and, for the preceding
ten years, in Beeville, Texas. He was
DR.. s. II. Bell, father Of the present
County Commissioner S. H. Bell, Jr.
Retirement from practice was not
as complete as DR.. Bell had antici-
pated, for so well had he equipped
himself while studying for his chosen
profession in the University Of
Nashville that his services were
often earnestly sought by those who
knew him in Beeville or who had
learned Of his skill and efficiency.
1T was not as a medical man,
however, that DR.. Bell became known
and respected in the Lower Rio
Grande Valley. but as q man and a
progressive citizen.
For a quarter Of a century. DR..
Bell has been prominently identified
with all phases Of civic endeavor
and has been one Of the foremost ID
vocates OF all enterprise for the pro-
gress Of this section. He has been
an important influence in bringing
the Valley from a raw and u%nculti-
waited state to its present high state
Of development. DR.. Bell has always
been p staunch believer Of honest in
public office and was ever on the side
Of clean government. He had an en-
viable reputation as a citizen OF the
highest integrity and his counsel was
always sought by his fellow men in
all important public affairs. for II
was recognized that he ever had the
good OF this section at heart and that
he was activated by no selfish mo-
tives.
DIR. Bell was not an aggressive ad-
vocate OF those things he favored
n did not endeavor TO force his
views on others, but. in his quiet IN
assuming way, always stood firmly
for progress, for justice, and fair
dealings. The citizenship Of the
county respected his judgment and
admired his fearless stand for good.
and thus 1t was that he had a large
following and exercised a tremendous
influence in this county. He was act
I've IN politics, IN religion and in ed
ucation. He vas a member Of the
democratic executive committee az
this county. vas a prominent member
Of the school board for many years.
and was a tireless worker for the
Presbyterian church in Brownsville.
Whereas. death has taken DR.. Bell
from Us and has stilled his labors.
and
Whereas, the Lower Rio Grande
Valley and Cameron county and
Brownsville in particular have lost
a tremendous influence for righteous
ness, advancement and progress:
Now. therefore, be il unanimously
resolved by the COMMISSIONER
Court Of Cameron county, Texas.
meeting in regular session. that this
court does express its sorrow and
regret in the death Of Dr.. S. Fl. Bell
and mourns with the citizens of
Cameron county, in the passing Of a
most valued and worthy citizen.
"Be il further resolved. that a copy
of this resolution shall be spread on
the minutes of this court, and q
certified copy thereof shall Be fur
nished by the clerk Of this court to
the surviving children Of the said
DR.. Bell. and a copy furnished 70 the
Brownsville Herald for publication"