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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190
BY SENATOR MURRAY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Dr. Alfredo Suarez upon his retirement from Louisiana State University
Health Care Services Division and to recognize his unwavering passion, dedication,
and contributions to his chosen field of pathology, countless medical students, and
his patients at Earl K. Long Medical Center.
WHEREAS, in 1942, Dr. Suarez was born in Valle de la Pascua, Venezuela; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez's mother, Carmen Suarez, raised him and his siblings as a
single mother; and
WHEREAS, at age seventeen, Dr. Suarez began assisting his first cousin, Jose, a
pathologist in Venezuela, where his intelligence and drive led him to medical school; and
WHEREAS, in 1965, Dr. Suarez graduated from the Central University School of
Medicine of Venezuela; and
WHEREAS, in 1966, Dr. Alfredo Suarez was one of four Venezuelan students
invited to the United States to continue his medical education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez attended Louisiana State University to learn English and two
years later he was selected as chief resident of Charity Hospital of New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez began his career at Earl K. Long Medical Center in 1974;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez devoted his medical career to mentoring his students and
caring for his patients who were often socially marginalized and underserved; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Suarez has also been qualified as an expert in pathology by several
courts, including providing testimony for the prosecution in the serial killer trial of Derrick
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WHEREAS, after thirty-nine years of dedicated and selfless service to his patients,
fellow employees, and students, Dr. Suarez looks forward to spending quality time with his
two daughters, Christine and Alicia, and his three grandsons, Asher, Emilio, and Jack; and
WHEREAS, Kimmie, Dr. Suarez's beloved dog, looks forward to relaxing with her
dad on their patio.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Dr. Alfredo Suarez upon his retirement from Louisiana State
University Health Care Services Division and to recognize his unwavering passion,
dedication, and contributions to his chosen field of pathology, countless medical students,
and his patients at Earl K. Long Medical Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Dr.
Alfredo Suarez.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE