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Regular Session, 2013
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190
BY SENATOR MURRAY
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Dr. Alfredo Suarez on his retirement.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Dr. Alfredo Suarez upon his retirement from Louisiana State University2
Health Care Services Division and to recognize his unwavering passion, dedication,3
and contributions to his chosen field of pathology, countless medical students, and4
his patients at Earl K. Long Medical Center.5
WHEREAS, in 1942, Dr. Suarez was born in Valle de la Pascua, Venezuela; and6
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez's mother, Carmen Suarez, raised him and his siblings as a7
single mother; and8
WHEREAS, at age seventeen, Dr. Suarez began assisting his first cousin, Jose, a9
pathologist in Venezuela where his intelligence and drive lead him to medical school; and10
WHEREAS, in 1965, Dr. Suarez graduated from the Central University School of11
Medicine of Venezuela; and 12
WHEREAS, in 1966, Dr. Alfredo Suarez was one of four Venezuelan students13
invited to the United States to continue his medical education; and14
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez attended Louisiana State University to learn English and two15
years later he was selected as chief resident of Charity Hospital of New Orleans; and16
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez began his career at Earl K. Long Medical Center in 1974;17
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WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez devoted his medical career to mentoring his students and1
caring for his patients who were often socially marginalized and under served; and2
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez has also been qualified as an expert in pathology by several3
courts, including providing testimony for the prosecution in the serial killer trial of Derrick4
Todd Lee; and5
WHEREAS, after thirty-nine years of dedicated and selfless service to his patients,6
fellow employees, and students, Dr. Suarez looks forward to spending quality time with his7
two daughters, Christine and Alicia, and his three grandsons, Asher, Emilio, and Jack; and8
WHEREAS, Kimmie, Dr. Suarez's beloved dog, looks forward to relaxing with her9
dad on their patio.10
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana11
does hereby commend Dr. Alfredo Suarez upon his retirement from Louisiana State12
University Health Care Services Division and to recognize his unwavering passion,13
dedication, and contributions to his chosen field of pathology, countless medical students,14
and his patients at Earl K. Long Medical Center.15
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Dr.16
Alfredo Suarez.17
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Cathy R. Wells.
DIGEST
Murray SR No. 190
Commends Dr. Alfredo Suarez upon his retirement from Louisiana State University Health
Care Services Division.