By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 3135
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Garza of San Antonio has distinguished
himself through his exceptional work as a specialist in fertility
care, and his accomplishments are indeed deserving of recognition;
and
WHEREAS, Based at the Institute for Women's Health, Dr. Garza
has established himself as an authority in the areas of infertility
and reproductive endocrinology, and his expertise and dedication
are widely admired by his colleagues and patients; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Garza is a graduate of Austin College and earned
his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center at Dallas in 1977; he went on to complete postdoctoral
training at a number of institutions, including Bexar County
Hospital, John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, and the Green Center
for Reproductive Biology Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical
Center, where he received a fellowship to study reproductive
endocrinology and infertility; and
WHEREAS, A pioneer in his field of medicine, Dr. Garza
performed the first GIFT procedure in private practice in San
Antonio in 1985, and he serves as a lecturer and instructor in
advanced laser and reproductive surgical and microsurgical
procedures; he also shares his knowledge through his membership in
professional organizations such as the American Association of
Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the Society of Reproductive Surgeons,
and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine; moreover, he is
a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Joseph Garza and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.