Proc. 2012-24 Doctors Day 03-30-12PROCLAMATION NO.
2012-24
WHEREAS society owes a debt of gratitude to physicians for their contributions to the never
ending fi'ght against disease; and
WHEREAS our community feels a debt of gratitude to our physicians for their sympathy and
compassion in ministering to the sick, and in alleviating human suffering; and
WHEREAS since the Proclamation of National Doctors Day in 1991, March 30ti1 has been set
aside to honor doctors annually; and
WHEREAS in addition to the doctors whose names we easily recognize, there are countless
others who carry on the quiet work of healing everyday in Huntsville and the
surrounding areas, responding to the changing healthcare landscape and never
forgetting the meaning behind their Hippocratic Oath; and
WHEREAS this year, Huntsville Memorial Hospital and our community take a moment to
make special recognition of sixteen doctors who have also served in the military.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor
of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
March 30, 2012
be declared: "Doctors Day"
in the City of Huntsville, and urge all citizens to express sincere appreciation to the medical
profession for its efforts and accomplishments in mankind's continuing war against disease.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 3oth day of March 2012.
Mac Woodward, Mayor