Item Q04
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: February 18. . 2004
Division:
District 1
Bulk Item: Yes
No
Department: Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of resolution honoring the work and life of the late Jose Tomas Sanchez Jr., MD.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Dr. Jose Tomas Sanchez Jr. took an active role in professional, community and civic associations and
served as chairman and member of many organizations. It was here in Key West that he was born,
raised, and opened his medical practice, attending his patients and bringing many many children into
the world.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
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COST TO COUNTY:
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REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
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APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMBlPurchasing _ Risk Management_
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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Commis oner Dixie M. Spehar
DOCUMENTATION:
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DISPOSITION:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY IN RECOGNIttON OF THE LATE JOSE TOMAS SANCHEZ JR. M.D.
WHEREAS, Jose Tomas Sanchez Jr. M.D. passed away on January 20,2004, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Jose Tomas Sanchez Jr. was born on November 22, 1932, in Key West, where he was
raised, like most Conch children, in a loving environment, and was preceded in death by his parents, Jose
"Pepe" Sanchez Sr. and Lucille "Beba" Lacedonia Sanchez; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sanchez graduated from Key West High School, attended the UniversitY of Alabama
where he eamed a degree in biology, graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1959;
served a two-year tenure as a flight surgeon in the Air Force, and O)mpleted his ob-gyn residency at Gradv
Memorial Hospital In Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, in 1964 Or. Sanchez returned to Key West, opened his practlce and, titled as a Fellow of
the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, introduced many, many children to the world in Kev
West with the traditional slap, and served the medical needs of the community for over 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sanchez took an active role In professional, community and civic associations,
participated in the Alumni Associations of the UniversitY of Alabama, University of Miami, and Emory University;
was a member of the Florida Obstetrics and GyneCOlogic Society, American Association of Medical Review
Officers, American Medical Association Key West Rotary, Knights of Columbus, Quiet Birdmen and Arcturus
Debate Club (where he is well remembered for his spirit); he served as chairman of the local Selective Service
Board and was a board member for the Alliance for Aging Advisory Council, 11B Bank, and the Kev West Yacht
Club; served twice as director of the Monroe County Health Department and the medical director for the APBA
races; and
WHEREAS, Or. sanchez is survived by hiS wife, Winona "Noni" Sanchez; sister, Sylvia Sanchez
Carmosino (Nick); daughters, LuWin Sanchez and Diana Sanchez Vincent (Gary); 50n Jose T. Sanchez Ill;
granddaughters, Katherine-Anne and WlnDi Sanchez, as well as a large extended family; now, therefore
BE n RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSlONI!RS OP MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA:
Section 1: Hereby memorializes the County's great appreciation for the service Dr. Jose Tomas
Sanchez, Jr. gave 1:0 the community and for his love and concern for people, and expresses to the family the
Commission's regret and deepest sympathy for the passing of the late Dr. Jose Tomas Sanchez Jr.
Ser;Jlon 2: Hereby adopts this Resolution as a permanent record of the high esteem and respect in
which Dr. Jose Thomas Sanchez, Jr, was held by his colleagues and by his community.
Section ;J: County aerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the family of Dr.
Jose Tomas Sanchez Jr. expressing the Board's Sorrow.
PASSEP AND ADOPTED bV the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a
meeting of said Board held on the 18th day of February, 2004.
Mavor Murray E. Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem David P. Rice
Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chairman
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGEi Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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