Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR1052

Introduced
3/25/09  
Refer
3/30/09  
Enrolled
4/13/09  

Caption

Congratulating Chandice Covington of Lubbock on her appointment as the Florence Thelma Hall Endowed Chair for Nursing Excellence in Women's Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Impact

The resolution highlights Dr. Covington's focus on women's health, particularly researching breast and cervical cancer prevention and the prevention of breast milk transmission of HIV in Kenya. This position aims to elevate nursing excellence in women's health within Texas and foster collaboration with the Laura W. Bush Institute of Women's Health on critical healthcare research. Thus, this endorsement may encourage further development and funding for women's health research at the Texas Tech University.

Summary

House Resolution 1052 (HR1052) congratulates Dr. Chandice Covington on her appointment as the Florence Thelma Hall Endowed Chair for Nursing Excellence in Women's Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Appointed on March 3, 2009, Dr. Covington brings a wealth of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner and former dean of the College of Nursing at the University of North Dakota. Her academic achievements include a master's degree in nursing and a doctoral degree from prominent universities.

Contention

While HR1052 does not appear to be contentious, it emphasizes the importance of nursing leadership in addressing women's health issues. The recognition of Dr. Covington serves to inspire upcoming healthcare professionals and underscores the value of academic contributions to clinical practice and research. Such appointments can have implications for policy and funding at state and national levels, encouraging a targeted focus on women's health needs.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR1688

Commending Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams on her appointment as president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

TX HR487

Honoring Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on its achievements.

TX SR292

Recognizing Texas Tech University Health Science Center for its achievements.

TX HR437

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso becoming an independent university within the Texas Tech University System.

TX HR465

Congratulating Dr. Claudia F. Lucchinetti on her appointment as dean of The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School.

TX SR270

Recognizing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

TX HR1406

Commending Jessica Tom for her service as president of the Student Government Association at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.

TX HR46

Congratulating Dr. Sharron Forest on her receipt of a 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award from The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

TX HR505

Congratulating Dr. Robin L. Hardwicke on her receipt of a 2023 State Award for Excellence from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

TX HR1405

Commending Morgan Gallo for her service as vice president of communications of the Student Government Association at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.

Similar Bills

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