Current Status Bill Number:5227 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19980602 Primary Sponsor:Bauer All Sponsors:Bauer and Harrison Drafted Document Number:psd\7467ac.98 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19980604 Subject:Dr. Francis L. Abel, Resolutions
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TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DR. FRANCIS L. ABEL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR A WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT.
Whereas, Dr. Francis L. Abel became a founding member of the faculty of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in September of 1975; and
Whereas, Dr. Abel came to this new enterprise for the express purpose of founding a program of education and research in the discipline of physiology; and
Whereas, he recruited many talented faculty to assist in the Herculean effort of building a Department of Physiology; and
Whereas, he served as Chair of the Department of Physiology for nearly twenty-three years; and
Whereas, he served as Interim Dean and later Associate Dean for Basic Science Affairs for the School of Medicine during his administrative tenure; and
Whereas, he authored over sixty-five peer-reviewed scientific papers in respected journals and edited several books during his thirty-eight year career as a medical researcher; and
Whereas, he received both a Research Career Development Award and a National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health during his distinguished professional career; and
Whereas, he authored articles on the "Circulatory System" and "Shock" in The World Book Encyclopedia; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina are pleased to have the opportunity to recognize such a capable leader, distinguished professor, and outstanding scholar. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognizes and congratulates Dr. Francis L. Abel for his many years of exemplary service, contributions, and accomplishments as Chair of the Department of Physiology at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, and extends best wishes for a well deserved retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Francis L. Abel.