House Resolution 43

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. CHARLES OZBORN, M.D., FOR BEING NAMED THE 2018 NATIONAL COUNTRY DOCTOR OF THE YEAR AND FOR HIS TREMENDOUS DEDICATION TO THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.

WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Ozborn, M.D., of Eupora, Mississippi, has been named the 2018 national Country Doctor of the Year, an award that is sponsored by Staff Care, Inc., and he will be presented with this distinguished award at a ceremony to take place on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Eupora, Mississippi, at Eupora First Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Ozborn received his first lesson in obstetrics at age 12 by delivering calves on his parents' dairy farm, and being dedicated to one day becoming a physician, he put himself through college by raising corn, tomatoes and cotton, and at the age of 24 he achieved his dream of becoming a physician by graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, specializing in family medicine; and

WHEREAS, settling in the small Mississippi town of Eupora, which has a population of 2,200, Dr. Ozborn practiced medicine for over 50 years, and his patients were always met with respect and graciousness, regardless of their ability to pay, which is a true testament to his kind and generous nature; and

WHEREAS, Board Certified in family medicine, Dr. Ozborn made over 10,000 house calls during the first 25 years of his practice, and he has delivered over 4,000 babies throughout his exceptional career as a physician; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend outstanding Mississippians, especially those such as Dr. Charles Ozborn, M.D., whose steadfast commitment to his patients and the practice of medicine brings great honor to his community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend Dr. Charles Ozborn, M.D., for being named the 2018 national Country Doctor of the Year and for his tremendous dedication to the practice of medicine, and extend best wishes for success in all of his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Dr. Charles Ozborn, M.D., and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.