H.R. No. 1124
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Kaye E. Wilkins of San Antonio has received the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' ninth annual
Humanitarian Award; and
WHEREAS, An internationally known professor of orthopedics
at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Dr. Wilkins was
honored for his generous contributions to the health and well-being
of young people around the world; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wilkins began his charitable outreach by training
high school and college students to administer vaccinations in
Central and South America; in 1997, he helped launch Projecto
Muzquiz, a rehabilitation program for disabled children in Muzquiz,
Coahuila, Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, he has shared his extensive
knowledge with doctors in such countries as Haiti, Vietnam, Iraq,
and Cuba, and his efforts have greatly benefited the health of
children of many nationalities; and
WHEREAS, Kaye Wilkins has dedicated his career to improving
the lives of patients and teaching physicians around the globe, and
his outstanding work has set an example to which all may aspire;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Kaye Wilkins on earning the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Humanitarian Award and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all of
his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Wilkins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1124 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House