Res 1904 12/21/1976RESOLUTION NO.0l
RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. CHARLES M. PARKER
FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS .
WHEREAS , Charles M. Parker, M. D. is retiring from his
position as Director of the Wichita Falls City-Wichita County
Health Unit on January 4th, 1977; and,
WHEREAS , he was employed by the City on April 1st, 1961,
and has served as Director of the Health Unit continuously
since that time, except for one year leave of absence when
he attended the University of California at Berkeley
and earned his Master of Public Health degree; and,
WHEREAS, prior to his employment by the City, Dr. Parker
served his country in the United States Navy for thirty-one
years, and retired as a Captain in the Medical Corps; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Parker served as president of the Texas
Public Health Association for the year 1973, and he has
been awarded honorary memberships in the Wichita County
Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association and the Ameri-
can Medical Association; and,
WHEREAS, during his tenure, he played an important role
in the planning and construction of the excellent building
in which the Health Unit is now located, and he untiringly
devoted his energy and ability in improving our environment,
fighting communicable diseases, and improving all other
aspects of our public health, all of which are most bene-
ficial to our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT:
The appreciation of the Board of Aldermen and the citizens
of Wichita Falls is hereby expressed to Dr. Charles M. Parker
for his years of service to the City, and best wishes are
extended to him for his future health and happiness.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day, of December, 1976.
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City Clerk