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AR HMR1002

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Status

Passed

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Dr. Betty Ann Lowe, age 78, passed away on March 5, 2013, after retiring from Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) in 2001 following 26 years of service.

  • Dr. Lowe graduated from UAMS, completed a pediatric residency at Children's Medical Center in Boston, served as Chief Resident of Pediatrics at UAMS, and maintained a 12-year private practice before returning to UAMS as faculty.

  • Dr. Lowe held multiple leadership positions including Professor of Pediatrics at UAMS College of Medicine, Medical Director of ACH, Associate Dean for Children's Affairs at UAMS, and President of the American Academy of Pediatrics; received the UAMS Chancellor's Award in 2002.

  • As Medical Director of ACH, Dr. Lowe guided the institution's growth from 45 beds with a small staff to one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the nation; an endowed chair and award bearing her name were established in her honor.

  • The House of Representatives honors Dr. Lowe's memory and directs the Chief Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.

Legislative Description

Joining The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences And Arkansas Children’s Hospital In Recognizing And Acknowledging The Passing Of Dr. Betty Ann Lowe And To Celebrate Her Accomplishments In Improving Pediatric

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/12/2013

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