The resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. Jan Hansen Garrett, a respected physician from Tyler, Texas, who passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on June 14, 1941, he pursued a distinguished medical career after graduating from The University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University College of Medicine. Dr. Garrett served in the U.S. Navy and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He founded the Bone and Joint Clinic in Tyler and was the founding president of Azalea Orthopedics clinic. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including induction into the Bethesda Health Clinic Doctor Luke Society in 2019, and he was actively involved in various medical organizations until his retirement in 2017.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Dr. Garrett's family, including his wife Elen, daughters Jennifer and Laura, and grandchildren Patrick and Annabelle. It highlights his strong faith, kindness, and dedication to family, which will continue to inspire those who knew him. The Texas Senate pays tribute to his contributions to the medical field and his community, and an official copy of the resolution will be prepared for his family. The Senate will adjourn in memory of Dr. Jan Hansen Garrett, reflecting on the impact he made during his life.