Bill Text: TX SR696 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Lauren Gray Gilstrap.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-27 - Reported enrolled [SR696 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR696-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 696
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Lauren Gilstrap
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the friends and
  family of Dr. Lauren Gray Gilstrap who passed away on October 21,
  2022, at the age of 38; and
         WHEREAS, Lauren Gilstrap was born to Rodney and Sherry
  Gilstrap in Marshall on November 25, 1983, and she grew up with
  the companionship of a brother, Stephen; she graduated as
  valedictorian of her high school class and she received two
  bachelor's degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, where
  she was a Truman Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa; she went
  on to earn a doctor of medicine degree and a master's degree in
  public health from Harvard University, and she completed an
  internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital,
  as well as fellowships in cardiovascular medicine, heart
  failure, and cardiac transplantation at Brigham and Women's
  Hospital; and
         WHEREAS, In 2018, Dr. Gilstrap moved to Hanover, New
  Hampshire, to join the faculty of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical
  Center Heart and Vascular Center with a joint appointment in the
  Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; in
  addition, she was an assistant professor at the Dartmouth College
  Geisel School of Medicine, and in 2021, she became the program
  head for advanced heart disease and transplant cardiology in the
  Heart and Vascular Center; during her time at Dartmouth, she was
  recognized as an outstanding clinician, educator, and mentor for
  students, residents, fellows, and faculty; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Gilstrap benefited from
  the love and support of her wife, Janet Milley, and she took great
  pride in her two children, Katelyn and David; in her leisure
  hours, she enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, climbing mountains, and
  traveling with her family and friends; and
         WHEREAS, Lauren Gilstrap embraced life to the fullest, and
  she will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and
  loved her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Lauren Gray
  Gilstrap and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her
  passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Lauren Gilstrap.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 27, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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