WHEREAS, Maintaining the health of the state's citizens is an
important duty of the state; and
WHEREAS, Medical professionals, through the Pierce County Medical
Society, have been well represented in Tacoma, and throughout the
state, by Dr. George Tanbara; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Tanbara, an esteemed resident and medical
doctor of Tacoma, has dedicated over 50 years of his life to the Pierce
County Medical Society, first as a pediatrician in 1954 at Tacoma
Medical Center, then as a solo practitioner until 1980 when he and Dr.
Larry Larson formed Pediatrics Northwest Professional Services which
now has four clinics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Tanbara was also instrumental in forming
Community Health Care which now has 8 medical and 3 dental clinics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Tanbara has worked with governors and
legislators to form different clinics serving children across Pierce
and Southern King Counties; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tanbara is widely well-regarded in the community and
especially by organizations and individuals representing the medical
profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Tanbara remains an active member of Community
Health Care, serving on the Board and giving vision to its work; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Tanbara was President of the Pierce County
Medical Society in 1981, is still active in the medical society, and is
an active practicing pediatrician in Washington; and
WHEREAS, 2004 is the celebration of fifty years of Dr. George
Tanbara's dedication to the medical community and the health of the
people in the State of Washington;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate honor Dr. George
Tanbara for his many years of service, tireless effort on behalf of the
citizens of Washington State and the United States of America, and all
his contributions to the countless numbers of people who have come in
contact with him and have been changed for the better; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Dr. George
Tanbara.