Delores G. Webb, D.C., 61st Keeler Recipient

Born in Abilene, Texas, on December 21, 1930, to parents Gladys Scott Bullock and Charles Madison, Bullock, the oldest of three children: Wilford Dean Bullock and Norman Lee Cruson.  Her father died when she was six years old and her mother married Myron Cruson and moved to the Panhandle oil fields.  Attended public school in Spring Creek, Texas, graduating salutatorian.  Moved back to Abilene and subsequently moved to Placedo, Texas, where she completed high school.  Married Melvin Lee, a rancher and rice farmer.

In 1958-1959, attended Draughn’s Business College in Abilene and eventually moved to Midland, Texas, to work for Velma Scott D.C.  Prior to employment with Dr. Scott, had been periodically plagued with severe low back pain and at age 18 was paralyzed from the waist down for three months.  Finding this situation difficult to accept would sit in her wheelchair and lift her legs as high as she could and then drop them.  Eventually she could walk again with periodic, temporary bouts of paralysis.  Dr. Scott x-rayed and diagnosed Grade I spondylolishtesis (acquired at age 12 in an accident).  Chiropractic adjustments were initiated with no further episodes of being bedridden.

The decision to become a Doctor of Chiropractic was the direct result of the above and the realization by Dr. Scott of the intense interest in Chiropractic by her employee.  Therefore, Dr. Scott fired her “with the understanding that you go all the way and attend Chiropractic College.”  Enrolled in Texas Chiropractic College in January 1960.  Was difficult finding employment to accommodate class hours so worked for the next four years as a PBX operator and waitress.  Upon completing her Chiropractic education in 1966, opened a practice in El Paso, Texas.

POST GRADUATE ACTIVITY INCLUDES:

Radiation Safety & Spinal Diagnosis, 1971, TCC

Council of Roentgenology, Certified 1977, ACA

Council for Chiropractic Hospital & Convalescent Care, 1989, CHCC

Congress of Chiropractic Consultants, 120 hours, Certified 1990, pending diplomate, TCC

Impairment Disability Rating, AMA Guidelines, 1990, TCC

Clinical Neurology, Diplomate Program, pending diplomate, TCC

Safety Consultants Associates, Certified 1991, Texas Safety Association

Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Certified 1992, TCC

Chiropractic Orthopedics, Diplomate Program, pending diplomate, TCC

Wrangler Sports Chiropractic

ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIY:

• 1945-1946:  Voted class student most likely to succeed as a senior
• 1947-1958: Member American Legion Auxiliary, Blessing, Texas.  Served as Secretary for 2 years and President 4 years.
• 1960-1966: Member Junior American Chiropractic Association.
• 1961:  Recipient of Texas State Chiropractic Association Auxiliary Scholarship.
• 1966-present:  Member Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA).
• 1967-present:  Member American Chiropractic Association.
• 1967-present:  Member El Paso Chiropractic Society.
• 1967-1970:  Served as Secretary/Treasurer of District 1, TSCA.
• 1971-1973: Served as President of District 1, TCA.
• 1971-1972: Served as Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the TCA and rewrote the entire Code of Ethics for the Association.
• 1972-present: Member of Council of Roentgenology of the ACA.
• 1973-1985:  Served on Board of Directors for the Lighthouse for the Blind.  Served as Recording Secretary.
• 1980-1981:  Elected President District 1, TCA.
• 1981-1985:  Served on Board of Directors for TCA.
• 1985-1990:  Served on Board of Directors Trustees for TCA Insurance.
• 1989-1994:  Member, Board of Regents, Texas Chiropractic College.
• 1990-1991:  President Award District 1, TCA
• 1992-present:  Staff Member, Southwestern General Hospital; also Member of Credentials Committee.
• 1992:  Doctor of the Year Award, District 1, TCA.
• 1994:  Recipient, Keeler Plaque, TCA.
• 1994: Fellow, International College of Chiropractic, Inc.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• CRT:  set up classes for chiropractic radiology assistants, to include annual re-certification.  the above entailed arrangements for meeting facilities, coordination of dates and times with radiology instructors, a disbursement of information to all doctors in district, and provided transportation to and from airport for all out of town CA’s (Three consecutive years; 60 hours/5 weekends per year).
• Arranged political fund raising function (State Representative Pat Taggerty), 1992.
• Helped to arrange Mardi Gras Gala Fund-raising Benefit for TCC, providing her home for site of entertainment, February, 1993.
• Consistent Contributions to TCC, received gold belt buckle in 1993.
• Supported Ambassador’s Club for 1994 El Paso Health Fair.

“Chiropractic has been my life for 36 years, and it is difficult to remember a time without it.  I feel honored to have been a part of this wonderful profession, and I thank God daily for that little lady who said, ‘you’re fired. You must go all the way’.  Words cannot possibly express my gratitude and appreciate to the Keeler Plaque Committee for nominating me for the Keeler Plaque Recipient, 1994."