H.C.R. No. 205
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Larry N. Balli of Edinburg has distinguished
himself as a successful dentist and an esteemed civic leader; and
WHEREAS, A native of Mission, Larry Balli graduated from
Mission High School and earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from
the University of Houston; he subsequently returned to South Texas
and served as a pharmacist for seven years before pursuing his
doctor of dental surgery degree at The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Balli opened his practice in Edinburg in 1985
and has since become one of the city's most respected dentists;
through the years, he has continued to further his skills and
knowledge as a student of the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental
Education, and he has been active in the Rio Grande Valley Dental
Society, which he served as president; in 2008, he was selected as a
Texas Super Dentist by Texas Monthly magazine, an honor of
particular significance as recipients are nominated for the
designation by their colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to bettering the community he calls home,
Dr. Balli has given generously of his time and talents to numerous
organizations; he has served as president of the Edinburg Chamber
of Commerce, as chair of the Board of Governors of the Edinburg
Regional Medical Center, and as a board member of the Edinburg
Economic Development Corporation and Edinburg General Hospital;
moreover, he is involved in the effort to provide free dental
services to children from low-income families as a member of the
board of directors of Dentists Who Care; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Dr. Balli enjoys the love
and support of his wife and business partner, Norma Garza Balli, as
well as their children, Nicole Balli Little and Brandon Balli; and
WHEREAS, The professionalism and generosity of this
outstanding dentist have greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his many accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Dr. Larry N. Balli on the 24th anniversary of
his Edinburg dental practice and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Balli as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Pea
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 205 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 205 was adopted by the Senate on May
6, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor