H.R. No. 2134
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Greg Valentine is working to improve the lives of
others as a dedicated volunteer of two faith-based ministries, and
for this he has been named a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston
County Daily News; and
WHEREAS, A first-year medical student at The University of
Texas Medical Branch, Mr. Valentine regularly gives back to the
community, in addition to meeting the demands of school; he shares
his time and talents with the St. Vincent's House Free Clinic, and
he is part of a team of UTMB students and faculty involved in the
Hands and Feet Medical Mission, sponsored by the Baptist Student
Ministry; for this project, members travel to towns on the Mexico
border where they treat local residents, often more than 150 in a
day; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Valentine, who grew up in Houston, earned a
bachelor's degree from Baylor University; he gained experience in
mission work as a mentor during two summers at the Broken Heart
Ministries Foundation's orphanage in Romania, and he chose UTMB
because the schedule would allow him flexibility to continue his
charitable endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Committed to making the world a better place, Greg
Valentine has distinguished himself through his generosity, hard
work, and humanitarian efforts, and his contributions to Galveston
and beyond are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Greg Valentine on his selection as
a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News 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 Mr. Valentine as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Eiland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2134 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House