GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1488

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Sponsors: Representatives Cox and Davis.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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July 13, 1999

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF HENDERSON DAVID MABE, JR., A FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND A FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
Whereas, Henderson David Mabe, Jr. was born on October 20, 1924, in Kinston, North Carolina, to Henderson D. Mabe, Sr. and Pauline Joyner Mabe; and
Whereas, Henderson David Mabe, Jr. graduated from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest College in 1950 and thereafter did his residency at Watts Hospital and practiced medicine in the Town of Erwin; and
Whereas, Dr. Mabe, while active in community and business life, was a family doctor whose patients always came first; and
Whereas, Dr. Mabe was well known for seeing patients into the night and then making rounds at the local hospital; and
Whereas, Dr. Mabe loved North Carolina, the Town of Erwin, and the surrounding areas he served, and his patients; and
Whereas, Dr. Mabe served with honor and distinction as a member of the House of Representatives from 1963 to 1964; and
Whereas, as a member of the General Assembly, Dr. Mabe recognized the need for training more medical doctors and supported the first resolution calling for a study of the need for a new medical school, which later came to fruition as East Carolina University School of Medicine; and
Whereas, Dr. Mabe died on March 24, 1999; and
Whereas, Dr. Mabe left the bulk of his estate to the North Carolina Community Foundation to provide endowed scholarships to graduates from Harnett County high schools who wish to prepare for careers in the health care profession; and
Whereas, the General Assembly desires to recognize Dr. Henderson David Mabe, Jr.'s contributions to the State and its people; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly expresses its great appreciation for the life and accomplishments of Dr. Henderson David Mabe, Jr., and for his caring and devoted service to the sick, aged, and infirm throughout his 49 years as a family doctor.
Section 2.  The General Assembly extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Henderson David Mabe, Jr.
Section 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Dr. Henderson David Mabe, Jr.
Section 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.