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

Texas House Resolution 620

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