Bill Text: TX HR620 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Dr. Harmon Watson Kelley of San Antonio.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-30 - Reported enrolled [HR620 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR620-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 620
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed physician drew to a close
  with the passing of Dr. Harmon Watson Kelley of San Antonio on
  January 26, 2023, at the age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Cameron on June 22, 1945, Harmon Kelley was
  the son of Harmon and Shirley Kelley; he grew up with four siblings,
  Constance, Danny, David, and Marvin, and he graduated as
  valedictorian of the Class of 1963 at O. J. Thomas High School; he
  was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army while studying at
  Prairie View A&M University, where he graduated cum laude, and he
  went on to earn his doctor of medicine degree from The University of
  Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; a member of the U.S. Army Medical
  Corps, he completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at
  William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Kelley was subsequently stationed at Fort Hood
  in Killeen, serving as chief of the obstetrics and gynecology
  department at the Darnall Army Medical Center; in 1978, he moved to
  San Antonio and founded Southeast OB-GYN Associates, P.A., where he
  practiced for 44 years; in other tenures, he served as chief of
  staff of the former Southeast Baptist Hospital and chair of the
  OB/GYN Department for the Baptist Health System; and
         WHEREAS, Widely respected, Dr. Kelley received the Ashbel
  Smith Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor bestowed by the
  UTMB School of Medicine Alumni Association; he also garnered the
  Baptist Health System W. B. Russ Lifetime Achievement Award and the
  prestigious Golden Aesculapius Award from the Bexar County Medical
  Society; in 2004, Dr. Harmon W. Kelley Elementary School in San
  Antonio was established in his honor; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Kelley enjoyed the love and support of his wife
  of 53 years, Harriet, and he took great pride in their two
  daughters, Margaret and Jennifer; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
  Dr. Harmon Kelley made a meaningful difference in the lives of his
  patients and fellow citizens, and his contributions will resonate
  for years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Harmon Watson
  Kelley and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
  family: to his wife, Harriet O'Banion Kelley; to his daughters,
  Dr. Margaret A. Kelley and Jennifer R. Kelley; to his sister,
  Constance Ward; to his brothers, Dr. Danny Kelley and his wife,
  Dr. Janice Kelley, and David Kelley and his wife, Karen Kelley; to
  his brother-in-law, Charles H. O'Banion, Esq.; and to all others
  who mourn his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Harmon
  Kelley.
 
  Gervin-Hawkins
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 620 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on March 30, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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