H.R. No. 1311
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through his notable contributions to his community
and to the field of public health, Dr. George Benavidez of Corpus
Christi has helped to ensure a brighter future for countless Gulf
Coast residents; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of
Pharmacy, Dr. Benavidez was active in a number of campus
organizations while pursuing his undergraduate studies; in
addition to his membership in the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical
Fraternity and Rho Chi Society, he was elected class president and
served as director of Project Porvenir, which provided vital
medical services to areas in need; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Benavidez earned both a Kappa Psi Scholarship
and an Upjohn Scholarship, and after his graduation in 1974, he
enrolled in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine where he
received a National Health Service Corps Scholarship; he continued
his medical training by completing a Texas Family Practice
Residency in 1981, at The University of Texas Health Science
Center; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Benavidez has enjoyed a successful inpatient and
outpatient practice for 28 years; he is currently affiliated with
the Thomas-Spann Clinic, the HCA/Columbia Hospital System, and the
Christus Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Certified to practice family medicine, he
additionally is an expert in the treatment and evaluation of
critically ill or traumatized patients; he is a member of the
American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Emergency
Medicine, American Medical Association, American Heart
Association, SIDS Foundation, and National Kidney Foundation; also
a valued member of the Nueces County Medical Society, he has served
the group on the Executive Board and Malpractice/Tort Reform Task
Force and as chair of Day of Awareness II and co-chair of the
Centennial Celebration; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Dr. Benavidez has been
honored with awards from the American Medical Association and the
American Academy of Family Physicians; and
WHEREAS, Dr. George Benavidez is an outstanding physician
whose commitment to his patients, his community, and his profession
is truly exemplary, and he is most deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. George Benavidez for his professional
accomplishments and dedication to excellence and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Benavidez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1311 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House