Bill Text: TX SR419 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 419 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of James T. Willerson.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-17 - Reported enrolled [SR419 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR419-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 419


	In Memory
	of
	James T. Willerson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Dr. James T. Willerson, who died
	September 16, 2020; and
	WHEREAS, James Willerson was an exemplary citizen and a
	highly esteemed physician whose research in the field of
	cardiovascular medicine had a positive impact on the lives of
	countless people; and
	WHEREAS, Born on November 16, 1939, Dr. Willerson
	graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Texas at Austin,
	where he was a four-year letterman in swimming and was a member of
	the Texas Cowboys and the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity; he earned
	his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and he
	received his postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and
	the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston; and
	WHEREAS, He was widely known for his exceptional skill in
	diagnosing and treating patients, and he cared for more than
	3,000 patients in his medical practice; during the COVID-19
	pandemic, he continued to see patients daily, up until shortly
	before the time of his passing; he was noted for his warm and
	personable manner, and he was trusted and admired for the
	attentive care and sense of priority with which he treated each
	of his patients; and
	WHEREAS, He concentrated his medical research on the
	detection and treatment of unstable atherosclerotic plaques and
	on the discovery of the genes and abnormal proteins responsible
	for cardiovascular disease; he was awarded 15 patents as a result
	of his research, and he cofounded four biotechnology start-up
	companies that translated his research team's discoveries into
	clinical practice; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Willerson was one of the longest-serving
	editors-in-chief of Circulation, a prestigious journal of the
	American Heart Association; in addition, he edited or coedited 27
	textbooks and published more than 1,030 articles in major
	scientific journals, and he served as a visiting professor and
	lecturer at more than 260 institutions worldwide; and
	WHEREAS, He and his former wife of 43 years, Nancy Beamer
	Willerson, were blessed with two daughters, Sara Willerson and
	Dr. Amy Willerson; his grandchildren, James, Grace, and Thomas
	Suerth, were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
	WHEREAS, A world-renowned researcher and medical expert
	and a talented and devoted physician, Dr. James Willerson
	dedicated himself to the pursuit of discovery and advancement in
	the field of cardiovascular medicine; he was honored with
	numerous accolades from around the globe that are bestowed for
	the highest achievements in medical practice, research, and
	leadership, and his invaluable contributions to his field will
	continue to benefit future generations for years to come; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Dr. James T. Willerson; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of James Willerson.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 17, 2021, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate