[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 92 (Monday, June 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JOHN DAVID CHANDLER

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2019

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my good 
friend, and fellow dentist, Dr. John David Chandler of Kerrville who 
passed away on May 15, 2019 in San Antonio.
  Dr. Chandler was born on September 7, 1947 in Victoria, Texas and 
graduated from Victoria High School in 1965. He earned a bachelor's 
degree in biology from Sam Houston State in 1969 and a doctorate in 
dentistry from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1973.
  Following dental school, Chandler served as an officer in the United 
States Air Force Dental Corps at Yokoga Air Force Base from 1973 to 
1976. For the next year Dr. Chandler served as an Associate Professor 
at the University of Texas Dental Branch. In 1977, Dr. Chandler moved 
to Huntsville and started his private dental practice. Chandler 
practiced for 38 years in Huntsville, Texas from where he was 
recognized as an outstanding restorative general dentist and was 
beloved by his patients, friends and his peers. John and his wife, 
Janie, retired in 2015 and moved to Kerrville, Texas where their love 
for the outdoors led them to create a backyard sanctuary for birds, 
butterflies and other wildlife.
  Dr. Chandler had a passion for continued education and teaching and 
mentoring young dentists. He served in a leadership role in numerous 
state and national professional organizations such as the Academy of 
General Dentistry, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental 
Association, Brazos Valley District Dental Society, and the Heart of 
Texas Dental Society.
  Dr. John David Chandler leaves behind his loving wife of forty-nine 
years and eleven months, nearly half a century. John is also survived 
by his son Ty Scott Chandler of Austin, son Ryan Todd Chandler of 
Amarillo, brother and sister-in-law Jay and Ann Garner of Laguna Vista, 
and sister, Brenda Anderson of Austin.
  Madam Speaker, my prayers and condolences are with the family and 
friends of Dr. Chandler.

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